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The Black Lives Matter Basketball Association's Ratings Fall to Historic Lows
Misanthropic Humanitarian posted this in the ONT last night, but in case you missed it:
The NBA has suffered another ratings disaster, with ABC falling 45 percent since the 2011-12 season, while TNT was down 40 percent, and ESPN was off 20 percent.Warner Todd Houston writes that NBA commissioner Adam Silver tried to put the breaks on sooooo much hardcore BLM agitation during what were supposed to be staged entertainments after last year's ratings disaster, but, thankfully, the public continues tuning out this corrupt sports league. The Woke Comic Book companies are going bankrupt from going to war with their customers over Trump Derangement Syndrome. Ethan Van Sciver used to have a video of woke feminist c*** Kelly Sue DeConnick attacking comic book fans who didn't want hardcore Rachel Maddow propaganda in their comics. Now he's spliced in a more recent interview with Kelly Sue DeConnick, in which she now seems scared and chastened as the comic book industry dies and she no longer has much work from DC and Marvel. That's in the beginning of this livestream. It's very satisfying to see her going from a shrilly arrogant c*** to a worried, scared c***. The Black Lives Matter Basketball Association is in the Early Days of the Kelly Sue DeConnick syndrome. Right now, they believe -- wrongly -- that they are so awesome and beloved that they can freely attack their own audience and their audience will just take it. Soon they'll be in the advanced stages of Kelly Sue DeConnick Syndrome, when they learn that they were not nearly as indispensable as they used to believe, and start wondering what they can do to make more money.
This ratings tumble is nothing new, granted. The past two NBA finals each have fallen one over the other, with last year’s down 51 percent to an all-time low for the championships. The worst was the final game, off nearly 70 percent year-over-year.
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Princess LeBron hardest hit.
Princess LeBron hardest hit.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at April 21, 2021 11:12 AM (pNxlR)
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Moar moar moar
Posted by: ... at April 21, 2021 11:13 AM (0z4lf)
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They're dribbling before they shoot!
Posted by: andycanuck at April 21, 2021 11:13 AM (UHVv4)
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Heh. Haven't watched "professional " roundball in decades.
Posted by: nurse ratched at April 21, 2021 11:14 AM (W2Pud)
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Maybe they misunderestimated the race of the fan base.
Posted by: ... at April 21, 2021 11:14 AM (0z4lf)
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But who will lead us in out times of moral doubt if Marc Cuban isn't around? -A question noone will ever ask.
Posted by: Flyguy at April 21, 2021 11:14 AM (HHUsq)
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Green
Posted by: Grease monkey at April 21, 2021 11:15 AM (g741k)
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I'm sure a George Floyd Patriotic Memorial tournament would turn those numbers right around.
Posted by: andycanuck at April 21, 2021 11:15 AM (UHVv4)
Posted by: ... at April 21, 2021 11:16 AM (0z4lf)
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Conservatives should be active in promoting alternative cultural activities on a national scale. Gun clubs, maybe? Oh the press will scream and shout. It gives me a hard-on thinking about it.
Posted by: John Milton's Ghost at April 21, 2021 11:16 AM (ATyck)
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Of the many things I mourn the passing of in this Post Modern world, professional basketball is not one of them. Has been garbage for some time.
Posted by: kraken at April 21, 2021 11:16 AM (6Je/Q)
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Mornin' Ace.
Posted by: BunkerintheBurbs at April 21, 2021 11:16 AM (thoeo)
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Serious question: what were/are the demographics of the NBA audience?
Posted by: Marcus T, Molon Labe at April 21, 2021 11:16 AM (VpIIl)
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Hey, blog looking pretty good today.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Marcus Brasswang at April 21, 2021 11:16 AM (ifmtJ)
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when they learn that they were not nearly as indispensable as they used
to believe, and start wondering what they can do to make more money.
I think we can all agree that learning to code is right out for these mental giants.
to believe, and start wondering what they can do to make more money.
I think we can all agree that learning to code is right out for these mental giants.
Posted by: pep at April 21, 2021 11:17 AM (v16oJ)
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I've seen nothing about MLB ratings since the All Star Game was moved. I assume they haven't been affected much because we would probably hear about it if they went down.
Posted by: Mark1971 at April 21, 2021 11:17 AM (xPl2J)
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BTW. I can't wait to see MLB continue it's drive into the septic tank. I have some pretty die-hard friends who said the Atlanta voting thing was their final straw.
Posted by: Marcus T, Molon Labe at April 21, 2021 11:18 AM (VpIIl)
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Dang, I completely forgot about the new old way of making italics.
Posted by: pep at April 21, 2021 11:18 AM (v16oJ)
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Good old Uncle Ethan. I'm not even a big Cyberfrog fan but I have and will back him and Chuck Dixon and everyone fighting to just tell good stories.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Marcus Brasswang at April 21, 2021 11:18 AM (ifmtJ)
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Who wants to bet left nuts that those ratings will magically soar soon?
The failed leftist propaganda "tv show" about "Batwoman" that no one watches and everyone hates has seen its ratings increase, out of the blue, by 70%!
And the supposed tv network that is apparently run by tween girls, the CW, tells me it's new propaganda tv show with the appropriated title "Kung Fu" is "the new #1 hit" and "critics love it."
Who wants to bet left nuts that those ratings will magically soar soon?
The failed leftist propaganda "tv show" about "Batwoman" that no one watches and everyone hates has seen its ratings increase, out of the blue, by 70%!
And the supposed tv network that is apparently run by tween girls, the CW, tells me it's new propaganda tv show with the appropriated title "Kung Fu" is "the new #1 hit" and "critics love it."
Posted by: Soothsayer's Untrue But Accurate Tales at April 21, 2021 11:18 AM (bwXYE)
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What will other Table of Contents' Pages readers do without the sterling example provided by LeBron?
What will other Table of Contents' Pages readers do without the sterling example provided by LeBron?
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at April 21, 2021 11:18 AM (pNxlR)
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Learn Mandarin Now assholes
Ball-related minstrel shows for the Chinese is all you'll have left. Good luck with that.
Ball-related minstrel shows for the Chinese is all you'll have left. Good luck with that.
Posted by: banana Dream at April 21, 2021 11:18 AM (RS2U1)
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Make some rule changes....no fouls...no goal tending.
Posted by: BignJames at April 21, 2021 11:18 AM (AwYPR)
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If they keep celebrating the wrong things, people might get under the impression the league is made up of druggies, felons, misogynists and rapists. Can u imagine?
Posted by: ... at April 21, 2021 11:18 AM (0z4lf)
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The NBA is a political organization wholly owned by the CPC. Why would anyone watch it?
Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at April 21, 2021 11:19 AM (cSyAR)
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Haven't watched a game since the Sonics left town.
Posted by: Harcourt Fenton Mudd at April 21, 2021 11:19 AM (d+FfV)
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Sports have been only a casual diversion for me in my life. I realize that they are Idols for many people, so their emotional investment must have been brutalized by the co-opting of sports by Fascism.
Posted by: kraken at April 21, 2021 11:19 AM (6Je/Q)
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What is this NBA you speak of? 
Posted by: Tonypete at April 21, 2021 11:19 AM (Rvt88)
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It doesn't matter. Something like 3% of the pro-BLM, pro-basketball population of the US apparently buys sufficient shoes and t-shirts to fully support a multinational entity like Nike, so they don't really need anyone else.
Posted by: Reverend Chanequa Moron-Robbie Deonkay Smith III at April 21, 2021 11:19 AM (bm04m)
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Kelly Sue DeConnick Syndrome, when they learn that they were not nearly as indispensable as they used to believe, and start wondering what they can do to make more money.
This is going to happen to live entertainment as well. People are used to NOT going to concerts or the theater now. So why would they go back, especially since it's going to be so difficult to get in due to the Wu Flu? The interesting part is that concerts are the only way that musicians make money now. So sad for all those liberal musicians and "artists."
Prediction: Every band has a Sirius channel in the future and they're all DJs.
This is going to happen to live entertainment as well. People are used to NOT going to concerts or the theater now. So why would they go back, especially since it's going to be so difficult to get in due to the Wu Flu? The interesting part is that concerts are the only way that musicians make money now. So sad for all those liberal musicians and "artists."
Prediction: Every band has a Sirius channel in the future and they're all DJs.
Posted by: shibumi at April 21, 2021 11:20 AM (tjZg/)
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Learn Mandarin Now assholes
Ball-related minstrel shows for the Chinese is all you'll have left. Good luck with that.
I think you mean Better Learn Mandarin (BLM).
Ball-related minstrel shows for the Chinese is all you'll have left. Good luck with that.
I think you mean Better Learn Mandarin (BLM).
Posted by: pep at April 21, 2021 11:20 AM (v16oJ)
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Whom gods destroy they first make proud
Dear comic book industry and basketball, you are supposed to entertain people. Not berate them.
Dear comic book industry and basketball, you are supposed to entertain people. Not berate them.
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 21, 2021 11:20 AM (sNzt5)
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the NBA needs a chief diversity officer, those games look nothing like the general US population ....
Posted by: will choose a nic later at April 21, 2021 11:21 AM (bTQ72)
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Heh. Haven't watched "professional " roundball in decades.
Posted by: nurse ratched at April 21, 2021 11:14 AM (W2Pud)
I think the only professional roundball game I ever saw was the Harlem Globetrotters vs the Washington Generals. Spoiler: the Globetrotters won.
Posted by: nurse ratched at April 21, 2021 11:14 AM (W2Pud)
I think the only professional roundball game I ever saw was the Harlem Globetrotters vs the Washington Generals. Spoiler: the Globetrotters won.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 21, 2021 11:21 AM (mzC78)
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let them get by on the 13% fan base they want.
I used to be offered courtside seats by a friend whose BIL was a coach. never once took him up on it and I live 3 miles from the arena. after high school, I've never wanted to smell that odor again. it really is a shit game and always has been.
I used to be offered courtside seats by a friend whose BIL was a coach. never once took him up on it and I live 3 miles from the arena. after high school, I've never wanted to smell that odor again. it really is a shit game and always has been.
Posted by: x4 at April 21, 2021 11:21 AM (oA+QO)
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These people banked that COVID would force people to tune in, because- what else would they be doing?
Bzzzt. Wrong answer.
Apparently Most people would rather stab their eyes out with a pencil then watch another round of BLM Ball
Bzzzt. Wrong answer.
Apparently Most people would rather stab their eyes out with a pencil then watch another round of BLM Ball
Posted by: Marcus T, Molon Labe at April 21, 2021 11:21 AM (VpIIl)
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I think we can all agree that learning to colorcode is right out for these mental giants.
Posted by: pep
Let's keep matters real, shall we?
I think we can all agree that learning to color
Posted by: pep
Let's keep matters real, shall we?
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at April 21, 2021 11:21 AM (pNxlR)
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>>> Good old Uncle Ethan. I'm not even a big Cyberfrog fan but I have and will back him and Chuck Dixon and everyone fighting to just tell good stories.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Marcus Brasswang at April 21, 2021 11:18 AM (ifmtJ)
Reignbow the Brute sounds fun.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Marcus Brasswang at April 21, 2021 11:18 AM (ifmtJ)
Reignbow the Brute sounds fun.
Posted by: banana Dream at April 21, 2021 11:21 AM (RS2U1)
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If it starts to hurt their bottom line owners will be the first to jump ship. Everything is about keeping their net worth up, look at what's happening with the "European Super League" crap.
Posted by: Flyguy at April 21, 2021 11:21 AM (3sOO0)
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Politics / woke-ism has led me to distance myself from 3 of the 4 major sports. I can't bring myself to quit the NHL. Yet.
The NHL dabbled in "equality" stuff last year, and they seem to be drinking more and more of the "Pride" kool-aid. But the quality of game play is better than ever -- in my humble opinion as a 40+ year fan of hockey.
The NHL dabbled in "equality" stuff last year, and they seem to be drinking more and more of the "Pride" kool-aid. But the quality of game play is better than ever -- in my humble opinion as a 40+ year fan of hockey.
Posted by: Doof at April 21, 2021 11:21 AM (mZUr4)
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Movie theaters for me in the Virus Era? Hardly ever went before, so all of " it" meant nothing to me...
Posted by: kraken at April 21, 2021 11:22 AM (6Je/Q)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 21, 2021 11:22 AM (m+jkK)
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But what all the kids and idiots are "watching" these days is Twitter.
Twitter is now the top Entertainment and News source for millions of shitheads.
Here's a sample from today: "A black girl is dead because the police brought a gun to a damn knife fight."
That idiotic tweet by some racist ignoramus is "trending" and literally teaching more twitters users to be stupid.
But what all the kids and idiots are "watching" these days is Twitter.
Twitter is now the top Entertainment and News source for millions of shitheads.
Here's a sample from today: "A black girl is dead because the police brought a gun to a damn knife fight."
That idiotic tweet by some racist ignoramus is "trending" and literally teaching more twitters users to be stupid.
Posted by: Soothsayer's Untrue But Accurate Tales at April 21, 2021 11:22 AM (bwXYE)
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Prediction: Every band has a Sirius channel in the future and they're all DJs.
So Daft Punk all the time?
Stronger, faster, better.
So Daft Punk all the time?
Stronger, faster, better.
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 21, 2021 11:22 AM (sNzt5)
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Text
Posted by: Grease monkey at April 21, 2021 11:23 AM (g741k)
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NBA = nobody bothers anymore. A weird collection of 7 foot freaks playing a kids game. Just Dunks and 3 pointers for 82 meaningless games, then a two month playoff. A star driven league with ugly anti-American millionaires, with bizarre billionaires owners supporting china communists.
What's not to like?
What's not to like?
Posted by: rcocean at April 21, 2021 11:23 AM (evE25)
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Note that in 1920 the most popular spectator sports in America were baseball and boxing. Baseball retained its appeal while boxing decayed into a niche taste. Can you name off the top of your head any of the characters referred to as 'heavyweight champions', much less anyone in the lower weight classes? Looking forward to the time when basketball's audience is just below that for jai alai.
Posted by: Art Deco at April 21, 2021 11:23 AM (1BrBu)
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I've never understood how so many supposed intelligent people have never heard the truism, 'politics ruins everything.'
If they just heard that phrase they might be able to piece together the next thought...
If politics ruins everything, then incorporating politics into my business will ruin it.
But no.
If they just heard that phrase they might be able to piece together the next thought...
If politics ruins everything, then incorporating politics into my business will ruin it.
But no.
Posted by: MJ at April 21, 2021 11:23 AM (gAMkn)
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There's no time for worrying about comic books and ridiculous pro sports leagues. We have a demented president who's absolutely committed to fomenting race war in the United States.
And there's no way for us to win.
And there's no way for us to win.
Posted by: Meade Lux Lewis, Domestic Terrorist at April 21, 2021 11:24 AM (sWM8x)
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Shoulda just stood back and let the kid go all stabby..... I know, we're better than that..
Posted by: kraken at April 21, 2021 11:24 AM (6Je/Q)
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And here I said there hasn't been any good news about anything since Nov. 3rd. Die, scum-sucking NBA, die.
Posted by: Lady in Black at April 21, 2021 11:24 AM (O+I8R)
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cut the cord and stop watching Pro Sports ball. your brain will thank you.
Posted by: rcocean at April 21, 2021 11:24 AM (evE25)
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Biden will just bail them out. This will be SOP now for every failed Leftist entity.
Posted by: Homo Viator at April 21, 2021 11:24 AM (C3zFG)
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46 NBA = nobody bothers anymore. A weird collection of 7 foot freaks playing a kids game. Just Dunks and 3 pointers for 82 meaningless games, then a two month playoff. A star driven league with ugly anti-American millionaires, with bizarre billionaires owners supporting china communists.
What's not to like?
Posted by: rcocean at April 21, 2021 11:23 AM (evE25)
This is... actually.. an excellent summation.
What's not to like?
Posted by: rcocean at April 21, 2021 11:23 AM (evE25)
This is... actually.. an excellent summation.
Posted by: kraken at April 21, 2021 11:25 AM (6Je/Q)
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How bout them cubbies!
Posted by: Grease monkey at April 21, 2021 11:25 AM (g741k)
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Chauvin will probably receive a sentence over twice as long as Floyd got for an armed home invasion where he pistol whipped a pregnant woman. Also keep in mind that Noor received a sentence of 12.5 years for cold blooded murder.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at April 21, 2021 11:25 AM (2DOZq)
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I do sort of love that the job where 75% of the participants are black, and 95% of those black guys are all multi-multimillionaires for playing a child's game where the median pay is $3M, are telling me that my special needs son who might never hold a job or live on his own has more power and privilege than they do simply because he's white.
Posted by: Reverend Chanequa Moron-Robbie Deonkay Smith III at April 21, 2021 11:25 AM (bm04m)
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there's no time for worrying about comic books and ridiculous pro sports leagues.
unlike you, i can think of more than one thing in a day.
unlike you, i can think of more than one thing in a day.
Posted by: rcocean at April 21, 2021 11:25 AM (evE25)
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I watched the NBA longer than most here but they can piss up a rope.
Posted by: Captain Hate Won't Forget Ashli Babbitt at April 21, 2021 11:25 AM (y7DUB)
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Shit shows like the NBA and NFL dug their graves, hopped in and started filling the hole.
As far as professional sports as entertainment goes, well, it's going down faster than the fat kid on the seesaw because they let their hired help set the narrative and most of those clowns don't have IQ'S much beyond the length of the strings they ties their shoes with.
As far as professional sports as entertainment goes, well, it's going down faster than the fat kid on the seesaw because they let their hired help set the narrative and most of those clowns don't have IQ'S much beyond the length of the strings they ties their shoes with.
Posted by: Gmac - WTF did you think was going to happen? at April 21, 2021 11:26 AM (qZdIZ)
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Effectively most of the billionaire owners are insulated from the crashing and burning of their sportsball teams. They made their piles of money elsewhere and are quite capable of continuing their assault on our common culture.
Want to really kill the leagues, deny any corporation tax deductions for entertainment spending including those magical boxes and stadium naming.
Same thing in denying any corporation tax deductions for donating to non-profits or campaign corporations.
Reorder the incentives and just like the SALT limits,a lot of virtue signalling will go away if the billionaires have to pay for it without deductions.
Want to really kill the leagues, deny any corporation tax deductions for entertainment spending including those magical boxes and stadium naming.
Same thing in denying any corporation tax deductions for donating to non-profits or campaign corporations.
Reorder the incentives and just like the SALT limits,a lot of virtue signalling will go away if the billionaires have to pay for it without deductions.
Posted by: whig at April 21, 2021 11:26 AM (pO7gM)
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Is there a timestamp for when the interview with Kelly Sue DeConnick occurs in that link?
I am not going to sit through 04:55:05 to find it.
Just an Old Fart complaining here, but if you can't keep your video blathering to 60 minutes or less, I have no use for you.
Is there a timestamp for when the interview with Kelly Sue DeConnick occurs in that link?
I am not going to sit through 04:55:05 to find it.
Just an Old Fart complaining here, but if you can't keep your video blathering to 60 minutes or less, I have no use for you.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at April 21, 2021 11:26 AM (pNxlR)
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We'll always have Beijing, sweetheart.
Posted by: JM in Florida at April 21, 2021 11:26 AM (HCeRP)
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Chauvin is facing at least 40 years with no shot at appeal. He will kill himself in the next few weeks.
Chauvin is facing at least 40 years with no shot at appeal. He will kill himself in the next few weeks.
Posted by: Soothsayer's Untrue But Accurate Tales at April 21, 2021 11:27 AM (bwXYE)
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I think the NBA has had a lot of short term, bandwagon, fad fans who are finding it easy to quit.
MLB, on the other hand, is a harder thing to quit because a lot of people have a bred in the bone love for the game.
I'm probably wrong but that's my two cents worth.
MLB, on the other hand, is a harder thing to quit because a lot of people have a bred in the bone love for the game.
I'm probably wrong but that's my two cents worth.
Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at April 21, 2021 11:27 AM (cSyAR)
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I was always more of a player than watcher of sports so it has been easy for me to give them up.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at April 21, 2021 11:27 AM (2DOZq)
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Burn it down. Salt the earth and scatter the stones.
That applies to the NBA, and to see it happen in real-time, it's FANtastic!
That applies to the NBA, and to see it happen in real-time, it's FANtastic!
Posted by: Sasquatch, the Original trans-Wookie at April 21, 2021 11:27 AM (xxG/v)
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Biden will just bail them out. This will be SOP now for every failed Leftist entity.
Posted by: Homo Viator at April 21, 2021 11:24 AM (C3zFG)
"We've changed your Netflix terms of service to include a mandatory 20 min intro of "Dear President Biden watches the NBA with you". Enjoy and be sure to pick up your Ludovico Netflix chair within the next week"
Posted by: Homo Viator at April 21, 2021 11:24 AM (C3zFG)
"We've changed your Netflix terms of service to include a mandatory 20 min intro of "Dear President Biden watches the NBA with you". Enjoy and be sure to pick up your Ludovico Netflix chair within the next week"
Posted by: Flyguy at April 21, 2021 11:27 AM (3sOO0)
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Die faster!
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Tyrannosaur Wrangler at April 21, 2021 11:27 AM (VVEnO)
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There's no time for worrying about comic books and ridiculous pro sports leagues. We have a demented president who's absolutely committed to fomenting race war in the United States.
"Ahem."
-- A. Breitbart
"Ahem."
-- A. Breitbart
Posted by: Oddbob at April 21, 2021 11:28 AM (qc+VF)
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> Learn Mandarin Now assholes
Good luck with that. I was a LDS missionary. I know missionaries who went all over the world. Many of them had to learn a foreign language. I learned Spanish for mine. After an intense language course of a few weeks, missionaries went out in the field and got immersed in the language they would teach in. Typically for languages like French, Spanish, Portuguese, the missionary was competent by six months and very comfortable a year in.
Then you had languages like Chinese and Icelandic and Hmong. Usually missionaries came back after a full two years and were still less competent in those languages than the Spanish or Portuguese missionaries were at the six month mark.
Mandarin is a damn hard language.
Good luck with that. I was a LDS missionary. I know missionaries who went all over the world. Many of them had to learn a foreign language. I learned Spanish for mine. After an intense language course of a few weeks, missionaries went out in the field and got immersed in the language they would teach in. Typically for languages like French, Spanish, Portuguese, the missionary was competent by six months and very comfortable a year in.
Then you had languages like Chinese and Icelandic and Hmong. Usually missionaries came back after a full two years and were still less competent in those languages than the Spanish or Portuguese missionaries were at the six month mark.
Mandarin is a damn hard language.
Posted by: bonhomme at April 21, 2021 11:28 AM (i0wNm)
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Talking politics to warm up women before breeding always works.
Posted by: Drunk on NyQuil and Spanish Fly at April 21, 2021 11:28 AM (2/rH5)
Posted by: Lizzy at April 21, 2021 11:28 AM (bDqIh)
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I've never understood how so many supposed intelligent people have never heard the truism, 'politics ruins everything.'
If they just heard that phrase they might be able to piece together the next thought...
If politics ruins everything, then incorporating politics into my business will ruin it.
But no.
Posted by: MJ at April 21, 2021 11:23 AM
Feature. Not a bug.
If they just heard that phrase they might be able to piece together the next thought...
If politics ruins everything, then incorporating politics into my business will ruin it.
But no.
Posted by: MJ at April 21, 2021 11:23 AM
Feature. Not a bug.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 21, 2021 11:28 AM (m+jkK)
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Wow, who woulda thought that Kelly Sue DeConnick is a fat ugly pig? That's what 90% of this super-woke man-hating really is about: fugly women trying to get revenge on guys who never wanted to give them the time of day.
Posted by: Elric Blade at April 21, 2021 11:29 AM (enXj9)
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Here's a sample from today: "A black girl is dead because the police brought a gun to a damn knife fight."
***
Damn cops should let black people stab anyone they want because it's racism not to.
***
Damn cops should let black people stab anyone they want because it's racism not to.
Posted by: Reverend Chanequa Moron-Robbie Deonkay Smith III at April 21, 2021 11:29 AM (bm04m)
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Gleichschaltung is not just infuriating and outrageous, it's boring, and depressing. I understand the inertia that has people unable to quit muh sportz, seeing that conflict just further enrages me.
And as Gleichschaltung tends to be, its universal. F***ing Fortune 100 companies now weighing in on political questions unconnected to their business? On the side trying to mau-mau the country into shredding the last bit of First World election integrity?
Civic culture is gone, unrecognizable, or vile, depending on where one looks.
And as Gleichschaltung tends to be, its universal. F***ing Fortune 100 companies now weighing in on political questions unconnected to their business? On the side trying to mau-mau the country into shredding the last bit of First World election integrity?
Civic culture is gone, unrecognizable, or vile, depending on where one looks.
Posted by: rhomboid at April 21, 2021 11:30 AM (OTzUX)
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@62 - I am with you. That Ethan fellow sure does talk and talk and talk in between all his meandering and verbal wandering. The KSD section happens in the first minute or two. But even then, Ethan overdoes things. One or two repeats for effect are fine. He ham-fists it badly, and then short-cuts the piece I wanted to see. Namely: KSD freaking out.
Posted by: 496 at April 21, 2021 11:30 AM (U1eOr)
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I have not watched the NBA since 1994 though basically forced to when I moved to Houston in 1994.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at April 21, 2021 11:30 AM (2DOZq)
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Feel good story of the day.
Posted by: torabora at April 21, 2021 11:30 AM (cWH3v)
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@75 Rush Limbaugh #23 undeniable truth of life?
Posted by: blaster at April 21, 2021 11:30 AM (xXwKS)
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The current state of the nation can be laid at the feet of just a few institutions. The time for pushback was then, not now, I'm afraid. All that is left is violence, most likely.
Posted by: kraken at April 21, 2021 11:30 AM (6Je/Q)
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Carol Roth
@caroljsroth
"The Academy is not asking Oscar attendees to wear face masks while cameras are rolling during the live ceremony...However, when guests are not on camera, they are being asked to wear masks. For example, masks should be put on during commercial breaks."
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Viri know about ratings. That's science.
@caroljsroth
"The Academy is not asking Oscar attendees to wear face masks while cameras are rolling during the live ceremony...However, when guests are not on camera, they are being asked to wear masks. For example, masks should be put on during commercial breaks."
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Viri know about ratings. That's science.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Tyrannosaur Wrangler at April 21, 2021 11:30 AM (VVEnO)
84
unlike you, i can think of more than one thing in a day.
Posted by: rcocean at April 21, 2021 11:25 AM (evE25)
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When the shooting starts no one is going to be thinking about comic books and basketball.
Posted by: rcocean at April 21, 2021 11:25 AM (evE25)
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When the shooting starts no one is going to be thinking about comic books and basketball.
Posted by: Meade Lux Lewis, Domestic Terrorist at April 21, 2021 11:30 AM (sWM8x)
85
Oregon has Portland Trail Bl@zer license plates. Every time I see one I think bad thoughts about the vehicle owner.
Posted by: Beartooth at April 21, 2021 11:31 AM (so0nV)
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At the BEE:
BLM Founder Reminds Everyone Justice Won't Fully Be Served Until She Can Buy A 5th House
BLM Founder Reminds Everyone Justice Won't Fully Be Served Until She Can Buy A 5th House
Posted by: rhennigantx at April 21, 2021 11:31 AM (yrol0)
87
I've never understood how so many supposed intelligent people have never heard the truism,
"Don't bring a knife to a gunfight".
"Don't bring a knife to a gunfight".
Posted by: rickb223 at April 21, 2021 11:31 AM (OCTRt)
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I haven't watched basketball since Ewing retired, which coincidently was the last time the Knicks were good.
I mean, you can't even really call the game as it's played today Basketball.
It's just a bunch of guys running up and down the court and taking steps, double and triple dribbling, walking, etc, on every shot.
The game is pathetic.
I mean, you can't even really call the game as it's played today Basketball.
It's just a bunch of guys running up and down the court and taking steps, double and triple dribbling, walking, etc, on every shot.
The game is pathetic.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at April 21, 2021 11:31 AM (Cyov5)
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With the economy racing towards the shitter, gas and grocery prices climbing and tax hikes on the way, whatever disposable income people have is being squirreled away. Expenses will be cut, including cable where a lot of these games are shown. On top of that, shutting people inside their homes because Covid, taught them that current TV is garbage and breaking that habit was relatively easy.
Posted by: Stu Podaso at April 21, 2021 11:31 AM (xXeQL)
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Just to demonstrate how deeply naive I am there are a number of NBA players who profess to be Christians but I've never heard one of them express concern over the venomous hatred of BLM.
But I'm an innocent.
But I'm an innocent.
Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at April 21, 2021 11:31 AM (cSyAR)
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I've never understood how so many supposed intelligent people have never heard the truism, 'politics ruins everything.'
If they just heard that phrase they might be able to piece together the next thought...
If politics ruins everything, then incorporating politics into my business will ruin it.
But no.
Posted by: MJ at April 21, 2021 11:23 AM (gAMkn)
Credentialism at its finest. They no longer know how to think critically, but just regurgitate the proper opinions.
If they just heard that phrase they might be able to piece together the next thought...
If politics ruins everything, then incorporating politics into my business will ruin it.
But no.
Posted by: MJ at April 21, 2021 11:23 AM (gAMkn)
Credentialism at its finest. They no longer know how to think critically, but just regurgitate the proper opinions.
Posted by: Colorado Alex in Exile at April 21, 2021 11:32 AM (jOcSX)
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@76 - Agreed. If I were a cop and showed up on a scene like that, I think I'd radio in that I quit and just walk away. Because if I actually try to do police-like-things at that moment, my whole life may be taken away. "Protect and serve yourselves, I'm done"
Posted by: 496 at April 21, 2021 11:32 AM (U1eOr)
93
The comic book industry worked long and hard to earn its own destruction. Let them enjoy it.
Posted by: Pixy Misa at April 21, 2021 11:33 AM (MqQvv)
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All these entertainers suffer from the delusion that they are important people whom people want to hear their brilliant pontifications. They are mistaken.
Posted by: Xipe Totec at April 21, 2021 11:33 AM (o2MD2)
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In fairness there are other venues to watch grown men play with their balls that are much more fun.
Hell there is a whole tab on Pronhub for this! Why didn't Mike tell me?!?
Hell there is a whole tab on Pronhub for this! Why didn't Mike tell me?!?
Posted by: Barack Obama at April 21, 2021 11:33 AM (JMMlQ)
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Soon they'll be in the advanced stages of Kelly Sue DeConnick Syndrome, when they learn that they were not nearly as indispensable as they used to believe, and start wondering what they can do to make more money.
I predict a gajillion new low budget action sport-figure-starring movies polluting Netflix and driving Netflix' ratings down.
With titles like "The Big Foul" and "Dunkin' on Whitey".
I predict a gajillion new low budget action sport-figure-starring movies polluting Netflix and driving Netflix' ratings down.
With titles like "The Big Foul" and "Dunkin' on Whitey".
Posted by: naturalfake at April 21, 2021 11:33 AM (dWwl8)
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I think the NBA has had a lot of short term, bandwagon, fad fans who are finding it easy to quit.
MLB, on the other hand, is a harder thing to quit because a lot of people have a bred in the bone love for the game.
I'm probably wrong but that's my two cents worth.
Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at April 21, 2021 11:27 AM (cSyAR)
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No; you're probably right.
But, for my part, I was a dedicated Broncos fan for my whole life. When they went BLM, I stopped watching the NFL. Haven't watched a single game in the intervening years, and never will again. Had they made an abject groveling apology, I might have changed my mind, but it's too late, now. They permanently lost my goodwill, and I no longer feel any attachment to the team or league, and my interest in the sport as a whole has declined considerably.
But, then, I'm sort of a hothead and very stubborn, so if I get pissed about something it happens fast and forever. I expect other people will hang in longer with being shit on than me, but eventually everyone hits their breaking point. The leagues aren't going to moderate themselves, and the viewers will *eventually* all drift away. I think.
I think the NBA has had a lot of short term, bandwagon, fad fans who are finding it easy to quit.
MLB, on the other hand, is a harder thing to quit because a lot of people have a bred in the bone love for the game.
I'm probably wrong but that's my two cents worth.
Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at April 21, 2021 11:27 AM (cSyAR)
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No; you're probably right.
But, for my part, I was a dedicated Broncos fan for my whole life. When they went BLM, I stopped watching the NFL. Haven't watched a single game in the intervening years, and never will again. Had they made an abject groveling apology, I might have changed my mind, but it's too late, now. They permanently lost my goodwill, and I no longer feel any attachment to the team or league, and my interest in the sport as a whole has declined considerably.
But, then, I'm sort of a hothead and very stubborn, so if I get pissed about something it happens fast and forever. I expect other people will hang in longer with being shit on than me, but eventually everyone hits their breaking point. The leagues aren't going to moderate themselves, and the viewers will *eventually* all drift away. I think.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 21, 2021 11:33 AM (Uh2oA)
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I refuse to watch any more professional sports until the teams become more "equitable."
I demand that more short, obese, Asian, female, disabled, blind, etc., people be allowed to play on NBA and NFL teams. They are all woefully under-represented on the current teams. Equity now!
These are "national" teams, so they should look like the nation looks! More women, more obese people, more Asians (they are sooooooo discriminated against!) and more disabled folks need to be represented! There are too many blacks on these teams! It's not fair! It's not equitable! Demand equity now!!!
I demand that more short, obese, Asian, female, disabled, blind, etc., people be allowed to play on NBA and NFL teams. They are all woefully under-represented on the current teams. Equity now!
These are "national" teams, so they should look like the nation looks! More women, more obese people, more Asians (they are sooooooo discriminated against!) and more disabled folks need to be represented! There are too many blacks on these teams! It's not fair! It's not equitable! Demand equity now!!!
Posted by: TrivialPursuer at April 21, 2021 11:33 AM (k4dH2)
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I've never really cared one way or the other about pro basketball. It's kind of boring. I did enjoy the Jordan-Pippen years though. That was fun.
Posted by: grammie winger at April 21, 2021 11:34 AM (45fpk)
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Most of the clowns in that league were all over social media celebrating Chauvin's arrest. How about you shut your pie holes and play thugball?
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at April 21, 2021 11:34 AM (VWp7G)
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It's just a microcosm of the greater societal movement.
Boomers have all hit end of life, and they have their retirement, beach house, 401k, kids through college, grand babies and fond memories of smoking dope and traveling the globe.
All of these things were provided by the America they lived in. Their good life was provided by the blessings of liberty.
But as they die, they want their last piece of cake, to tear down 'the man' from the comfort of their collegiate Ivory Tower or gated community.
And retarded millennial believe them. They don't realize that they are destroying the world that has provided so much excess. But their boomer collegiate class doesn't care. They don't care of Tyrell or Raven or Maddie or Dakota live lives to their level of comfort, they just want their last fleeting fond memory of the '60s.
They have theirs, f*ck the next generation. The NBA is no different. Players in the league have their millions, so who cares if it burns. Does it sell more shoes? Does it get more Twitter hits? Then do it.
What the left claims that industrialization has done to the Earth is what their ideology has done to society.
Boomers have all hit end of life, and they have their retirement, beach house, 401k, kids through college, grand babies and fond memories of smoking dope and traveling the globe.
All of these things were provided by the America they lived in. Their good life was provided by the blessings of liberty.
But as they die, they want their last piece of cake, to tear down 'the man' from the comfort of their collegiate Ivory Tower or gated community.
And retarded millennial believe them. They don't realize that they are destroying the world that has provided so much excess. But their boomer collegiate class doesn't care. They don't care of Tyrell or Raven or Maddie or Dakota live lives to their level of comfort, they just want their last fleeting fond memory of the '60s.
They have theirs, f*ck the next generation. The NBA is no different. Players in the league have their millions, so who cares if it burns. Does it sell more shoes? Does it get more Twitter hits? Then do it.
What the left claims that industrialization has done to the Earth is what their ideology has done to society.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger at April 21, 2021 11:34 AM (YA914)
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There WAS a time, I have heard, when communities actually DID police themselves, to a great degree. Or maybe that's just a Legend...
Posted by: kraken at April 21, 2021 11:34 AM (6Je/Q)
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>>Now he's spliced in a more recent interview with Kelly Sue DeConnick, in which she now seems scared and chastened
Wow, what a difference. The initial arrogance, sarcasm and disdain for *silly voice* comic book readers*.
Bet she has NO IDEA why comic books sales are down.
Wow, what a difference. The initial arrogance, sarcasm and disdain for *silly voice* comic book readers*.
Bet she has NO IDEA why comic books sales are down.
Posted by: Lizzy at April 21, 2021 11:34 AM (bDqIh)
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The comic book industry worked long and hard to earn its own destruction. Let them enjoy it.
Posted by: Pixy Misa
It's only fair. I mean, I certainly am.
Posted by: Pixy Misa
It's only fair. I mean, I certainly am.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Tyrannosaur Wrangler at April 21, 2021 11:34 AM (VVEnO)
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I keep checking to make sure I've typed 'green' in the little box.
Posted by: grammie winger at April 21, 2021 11:34 AM (45fpk)
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" Effectively most of the billionaire owners are insulated from the crashing and burning of their sportsball teams. They made their piles of money elsewhere and are quite capable of continuing their assault on our common culture.
Want to really kill the leagues, deny any corporation tax deductions for entertainment spending including those magical boxes and stadium naming."
I hope this is the route Republicans in Congress choose. Unable to stop the Dem agenda (Good job, GOPe!), they ought to at least make everyone suffer equally. No more tax credits for things like stadiums, or film incentives.
Set the highest tax rate at whatever the NBA minimum salary is. You want Soak the Rich? Fine. You're rich. Get ready to get soaked.
Want to really kill the leagues, deny any corporation tax deductions for entertainment spending including those magical boxes and stadium naming."
I hope this is the route Republicans in Congress choose. Unable to stop the Dem agenda (Good job, GOPe!), they ought to at least make everyone suffer equally. No more tax credits for things like stadiums, or film incentives.
Set the highest tax rate at whatever the NBA minimum salary is. You want Soak the Rich? Fine. You're rich. Get ready to get soaked.
Posted by: Wally at April 21, 2021 11:35 AM (xy+s8)
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>>>Because if I actually try to do police-like-things at that moment, my whole life may be taken away. "Protect and serve yourselves, I'm done"
Posted by: 496
That's the job now, and plenty of veteran officers have that exact same ideology. We have 900 people on the early retirement list. 900.
Posted by: 496
That's the job now, and plenty of veteran officers have that exact same ideology. We have 900 people on the early retirement list. 900.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at April 21, 2021 11:35 AM (VWp7G)
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10 Conservatives should be active in promoting alternative cultural activities on a national scale. Gun clubs, maybe? Oh the press will scream and shout. It gives me a hard-on thinking about it.
Posted by: John Milton's Ghost at April 21, 2021 11:16 AM
Okay. https://tinyurl.com/wnt3e9bx
Arktoons. Coming in 7 days, to destroy Marvel and DC, and to trounce WebToons too. Alternative Cultural Activities on a Global Scale, even.
He already has (for years) an alternative to Wikipedia, but unfortunately Conservatives would rather complain about -- and still use, of course -- Wikipedia than do the work of becoming Infogalactic editors. Which is why the Left wins these cultural wars, because they participate.
Posted by: John Milton's Ghost at April 21, 2021 11:16 AM
Okay. https://tinyurl.com/wnt3e9bx
Arktoons. Coming in 7 days, to destroy Marvel and DC, and to trounce WebToons too. Alternative Cultural Activities on a Global Scale, even.
He already has (for years) an alternative to Wikipedia, but unfortunately Conservatives would rather complain about -- and still use, of course -- Wikipedia than do the work of becoming Infogalactic editors. Which is why the Left wins these cultural wars, because they participate.
Posted by: Taqiyyologist, Rickrolled by Jesus at April 21, 2021 11:35 AM (OssQ4)
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Well yeah the broad appeal of the NBA thrives and depends on a distinct American lack of racial conscience.
But black separatism wins the day and it gets really hard to identify with the players who are by definition of their skin color on a different team than you by their own insistence.
I don't know who is more evil: BLM or their very, very non-black and very wealthy enablers.
But black separatism wins the day and it gets really hard to identify with the players who are by definition of their skin color on a different team than you by their own insistence.
I don't know who is more evil: BLM or their very, very non-black and very wealthy enablers.
Posted by: havelhavolim at April 21, 2021 11:35 AM (fLpTX)
Posted by: NBA Players Association at April 21, 2021 11:35 AM (Ojki1)
Posted by: rickb223 at April 21, 2021 11:35 AM (OCTRt)
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Watching Apocalypse: Stalin on the History channel. I guess it could be worse.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at April 21, 2021 11:36 AM (2DOZq)
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73 "S'all good, we'll make it up in Chinese fans!!"
-- NBA
Posted by: Lizzy at April 21, 2021 11:28 AM (bDqIh)
This is the new business model for pro sports. Make the Chicoms happy and the money will keep rolling in.
-- NBA
Posted by: Lizzy at April 21, 2021 11:28 AM (bDqIh)
This is the new business model for pro sports. Make the Chicoms happy and the money will keep rolling in.
Posted by: Justsayin' at April 21, 2021 11:36 AM (Fs5vw)
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t'est
Posted by: f'd at April 21, 2021 11:36 AM (Tnijr)
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>>>I keep checking to make sure I've typed 'green' in the little box.
Posted by: grammie winger
Yesterday I saw it said "colour" above the fill-in. Thought I was in the Outback.
Posted by: grammie winger
Yesterday I saw it said "colour" above the fill-in. Thought I was in the Outback.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at April 21, 2021 11:36 AM (VWp7G)
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8 I'm sure a George Floyd Patriotic Memorial tournament would turn those numbers right around.
Posted by: andycanuck at April 21, 2021 11:15 AM (UHVv4)
That's Saint George the Racial Martyr... you racist!
Posted by: andycanuck at April 21, 2021 11:15 AM (UHVv4)
That's Saint George the Racial Martyr... you racist!
Posted by: Romeo13 at April 21, 2021 11:36 AM (oHd/0)
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That's French for "test".
Posted by: f'd at April 21, 2021 11:36 AM (Tnijr)
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107 >>>Because if I actually try to do police-like-things at that moment, my whole life may be taken away. "Protect and serve yourselves, I'm done"
Posted by: 496
That's the job now, and plenty of veteran officers have that exact same ideology. We have 900 people on the early retirement list. 900.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at April 21, 2021 11:35 AM (VWp7G)
So, is a good summary " why bother"? Or is that too brusque?
Posted by: 496
That's the job now, and plenty of veteran officers have that exact same ideology. We have 900 people on the early retirement list. 900.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at April 21, 2021 11:35 AM (VWp7G)
So, is a good summary " why bother"? Or is that too brusque?
Posted by: kraken at April 21, 2021 11:36 AM (6Je/Q)
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Glad to see them lose money, I really hope that continues until the bitter end. This is war.
Posted by: Wicklow at April 21, 2021 11:36 AM (uH65w)
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Vox Day is a huge asshole and he hates Israel but he does fight SJWs.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Marcus Brasswang at April 21, 2021 11:37 AM (ifmtJ)
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Rhomboid,
It is because the elites in our Western societies despise the common people of their own countries and want to reinstitute an aristocracy by divide and conquer. Burnham termed these people as the managerial class.
To kill that viewpoint and lifestyle among elites, the common people will have to strip all of the insulation from the elites which generally comes from the strong man on a horse running the whole show that drives the elites into submission and out of politics.
The problem with that is few authoritarians are like Pinochet or Franco, many are like Stalin, Mao, Pol Pot, Chavez, Castro, etc. Some are simply incompetent and corrupt like Bastista, the Greek colonels, the Argentinian generals, etc.
It is because the elites in our Western societies despise the common people of their own countries and want to reinstitute an aristocracy by divide and conquer. Burnham termed these people as the managerial class.
To kill that viewpoint and lifestyle among elites, the common people will have to strip all of the insulation from the elites which generally comes from the strong man on a horse running the whole show that drives the elites into submission and out of politics.
The problem with that is few authoritarians are like Pinochet or Franco, many are like Stalin, Mao, Pol Pot, Chavez, Castro, etc. Some are simply incompetent and corrupt like Bastista, the Greek colonels, the Argentinian generals, etc.
Posted by: whig at April 21, 2021 11:37 AM (pO7gM)
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Why are the Chinese so taken with basketball?
Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at April 21, 2021 11:37 AM (cSyAR)
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Posted by: bonhomme at April 21, 2021 11:28 AM (i0wNm)
My cousin-who is not Chinese-is a professor or Chinese at an some university in the U.S.. I think they have different dialects. He learned Japanese before that. He said Mandarin is an extraordinarily difficult language to learn. He may have gotten this ability from his grandfather who spoke about 7 languages fluently. Unfortunately that ability did not come to my side of the family.
My cousin-who is not Chinese-is a professor or Chinese at an some university in the U.S.. I think they have different dialects. He learned Japanese before that. He said Mandarin is an extraordinarily difficult language to learn. He may have gotten this ability from his grandfather who spoke about 7 languages fluently. Unfortunately that ability did not come to my side of the family.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 21, 2021 11:37 AM (7hF2c)
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MLB is always at "historic lows." The NFL, the NBA, the NHL, all always at "historic lows."
And those cable news ratings! MSNBC, CNN, FAUX News, historicaly lowly, all the time.
And Gilette, Coke, all those "woke" companies are always "going broke."
Know what? They. Are. All. Still. Here. And. Not. Going. Anywhere.
And those cable news ratings! MSNBC, CNN, FAUX News, historicaly lowly, all the time.
And Gilette, Coke, all those "woke" companies are always "going broke."
Know what? They. Are. All. Still. Here. And. Not. Going. Anywhere.
Posted by: Guy Smiley at April 21, 2021 11:37 AM (Bmy3R)
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>>>Watching Apocalypse: Stalin on the History channel. I guess it could be worse.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth
The series is pretty amazing, and they pull no punches.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth
The series is pretty amazing, and they pull no punches.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at April 21, 2021 11:37 AM (VWp7G)
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NBA ball really is, and has been, incredibly boring and uninteresting for many many years. rcocean admirably summed it up. College hoops of course can be fun, because of the "lower" ability level (and heights), and of course the crowd enthusiasm. But with the idiotic kneeling and other racist garbage, haven't glanced at that for a while (and never did much more than catch the final game, and a a few local games in person, for many years, anyway).
Posted by: rhomboid at April 21, 2021 11:37 AM (OTzUX)
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they want to believe so much because so many of their players are black. Did they ever ask them what to do? or they're just taking LeBron's word for it.
The Dems/leftists have convinced (somehow) that altho blacks only are 14% or so of the population that they can ignore the others. Same as with Trans and gay. Both tiny populations compared to other people.
It's all in the numbers. The demographics. I've always wondered why a sport with so many black players got so many white viewers. It wasn't their playing ability I think. I think it was a form of virtue signalling and now getting told you're racist no matter what you do has caused them to rethink their entire viewing habits.Why virtue signal if you don't get credit?
NBA and NFL need to start being told they'd better get their numbers into proportion or they're gonna get sued.
The Dems/leftists have convinced (somehow) that altho blacks only are 14% or so of the population that they can ignore the others. Same as with Trans and gay. Both tiny populations compared to other people.
It's all in the numbers. The demographics. I've always wondered why a sport with so many black players got so many white viewers. It wasn't their playing ability I think. I think it was a form of virtue signalling and now getting told you're racist no matter what you do has caused them to rethink their entire viewing habits.Why virtue signal if you don't get credit?
NBA and NFL need to start being told they'd better get their numbers into proportion or they're gonna get sued.
Posted by: jakee308 at April 21, 2021 11:37 AM (LS3oW)
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Bet she has NO IDEA why comic books sales are down.
Posted by: Lizzy at April 21, 2021 11:34 AM (bDqIh)
Sure she does. Because they are all misogynistic and racist. Simple.
Posted by: Lizzy at April 21, 2021 11:34 AM (bDqIh)
Sure she does. Because they are all misogynistic and racist. Simple.
Posted by: blaster at April 21, 2021 11:37 AM (xXwKS)
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>S'all good, we'll make it up in Chinese fans!!"
Corporate America has been saying this for years. Hasn't worked out for any of them.
It won't work for China either. China will never allow a foreign anything to become cultural powerhouse. The NBA will die and players will play *in* China.
Corporate America has been saying this for years. Hasn't worked out for any of them.
It won't work for China either. China will never allow a foreign anything to become cultural powerhouse. The NBA will die and players will play *in* China.
Posted by: havelhavolim at April 21, 2021 11:38 AM (fLpTX)
130
Unfortunately for deplorables, the police know who they can enforce the law with and who they had best leave alone.
Posted by: JM in Florida at April 21, 2021 11:38 AM (HCeRP)
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YellowFlash has a video about some bitch of the Whisper Network crap that is apparently so toxic even she can't get hired at DC. I think its because she went after the guy that made a cover for Van Sciver and she tried to get him cancelled, but they are a friend of the DC comics head. So her SJW garbage has gotten her blacklisted.
https://youtu.be/GINrFP5CJhg
https://youtu.be/GINrFP5CJhg
Posted by: buzzion at April 21, 2021 11:38 AM (vMCab)
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I have such terrible visions of her that I dare not share with the World unless all the women close their eyes.
Posted by: humphreyrobot at April 21, 2021 11:38 AM (EFCBR)
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This is the new business model for pro sports. Make the Chicoms happy and the money will keep rolling in.
Posted by: Justsayin' at April 21, 2021 11:36 AM (Fs5vw)
Hey, don't forget about me!
Posted by: Justsayin' at April 21, 2021 11:36 AM (Fs5vw)
Hey, don't forget about me!
Posted by: Disney at April 21, 2021 11:38 AM (xy+s8)
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MLB, and the NFL can be next, please and thank you. Undecided on the NHL, they made woke noises and then in typical hockey fashion, got no coverage.
Posted by: IP at April 21, 2021 11:38 AM (pWrfh)
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>>>So, is a good summary " why bother"? Or is that too brusque?
Posted by: kraken
No, it's spot on. No one should ever take this job. Ever. It's arguably the worst occupation in America right now.
Posted by: kraken
No, it's spot on. No one should ever take this job. Ever. It's arguably the worst occupation in America right now.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at April 21, 2021 11:39 AM (VWp7G)
136
There WAS a time, I have heard, when communities actually DID police themselves, to a great degree. Or maybe that's just a Legend...
Posted by: kraken at April 21, 2021 11:34 AM (6Je/Q)
They didn't call it the Wild West for nothing.
Posted by: kraken at April 21, 2021 11:34 AM (6Je/Q)
They didn't call it the Wild West for nothing.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at April 21, 2021 11:39 AM (2DOZq)
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MLB, on the other hand, is a harder thing to quit because a lot of people have a bred in the bone love for the game.
I was never one of those guys who memorized stats and wore replica uniforms to the games, but I thought I was a pretty big MLB fan. Until the Strike Year ('93? 94?). When I had to do without baseball, I learned that I could do without baseball and never went back.
I was never one of those guys who memorized stats and wore replica uniforms to the games, but I thought I was a pretty big MLB fan. Until the Strike Year ('93? 94?). When I had to do without baseball, I learned that I could do without baseball and never went back.
Posted by: Oddbob at April 21, 2021 11:39 AM (qc+VF)
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I approve of that latest Columbus police shooting. Excellent shot placement and timing.
Here's the rub though. If I as a citizen were to do that exact same thing I would be in a world of trouble. From the cops from the DA and from BLM thugs.
Here's the rub though. If I as a citizen were to do that exact same thing I would be in a world of trouble. From the cops from the DA and from BLM thugs.
Posted by: torabora at April 21, 2021 11:39 AM (cWH3v)
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If it wasn't George Floyd, it would have been someone else, God knows there are enough black/blue confrontations to ensure that.
But this all started because early in 2020, polls were showing that Trump had upwards of 20% support in the black community
We talked about it here at that time and generally most of thought that while 20% was too high, even 12-15% would have been enough to ENSURE Trump's re-election.
The Democrats saw those numbers too and they shit their pants, so they just waited for the inevitable cell-phone recorded black/blue confrontation and dirtbags Floyd and Chauvin obliged.
The Demorats HAVE to keep black anger on slow boil and ready to boil over at their command in order to win national elections. It's a fact and everyone knows it.
And that's why we're where we're at today.
But this all started because early in 2020, polls were showing that Trump had upwards of 20% support in the black community
We talked about it here at that time and generally most of thought that while 20% was too high, even 12-15% would have been enough to ENSURE Trump's re-election.
The Democrats saw those numbers too and they shit their pants, so they just waited for the inevitable cell-phone recorded black/blue confrontation and dirtbags Floyd and Chauvin obliged.
The Demorats HAVE to keep black anger on slow boil and ready to boil over at their command in order to win national elections. It's a fact and everyone knows it.
And that's why we're where we're at today.
Posted by: JoeF. at April 21, 2021 11:39 AM (HrMC1)
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Basketball is apparently also popular in the Philippines. I could identify with a Basketball league where centers are maybe 6 inches taller than me.
Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at April 21, 2021 11:40 AM (cSyAR)
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I never cared for basketball anyway, so that makes me a raycist, I guess. However, it's the same with all of these pampered pro league sellouts.
Fuck them.
Fuck them.
Posted by: Jak Sucio at April 21, 2021 11:40 AM (jvt6t)
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professional sports used to be a unifying shared experience in American society
it's a shame all that is gone now
it's a shame all that is gone now
Posted by: DB- just DB at April 21, 2021 11:40 AM (iTXRQ)
Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 21, 2021 11:40 AM (3H9h1)
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up next
Cop gets called, cop shows up, cop looks around
cop sees it is a black on black event , declares himself to be white, gets back in car and exits area.
signed,
The Future
Cop gets called, cop shows up, cop looks around
cop sees it is a black on black event , declares himself to be white, gets back in car and exits area.
signed,
The Future
Posted by: will choose a nic later at April 21, 2021 11:40 AM (bTQ72)
145
Any other Duck Duck Go users here? It looks to me like Google has hijacked the name. A lot of the functionality is gone.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 21, 2021 11:40 AM (mzC78)
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106 Wally, you get it.
When people are insulated from the costs of what they support, they support more of it (virtue signalling). Remove the insulation (tax deductions, stadium public funding, etc.) , they will support less of it.
When people are insulated from the costs of what they support, they support more of it (virtue signalling). Remove the insulation (tax deductions, stadium public funding, etc.) , they will support less of it.
Posted by: whig at April 21, 2021 11:40 AM (pO7gM)
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MLB, and the NFL can be next, please and thank you. Undecided on the NHL, they made woke noises and then in typical hockey fashion, got no coverage.
Posted by: IP at April 21, 2021 11:38 AM (pWrfh)
Heh. The NHL was one of the first when they cancelled Kate Smith. Hardly reported on.
Posted by: IP at April 21, 2021 11:38 AM (pWrfh)
Heh. The NHL was one of the first when they cancelled Kate Smith. Hardly reported on.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at April 21, 2021 11:40 AM (2DOZq)
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Why are the Chinese so taken with basketball?
Posted by: Brother Northernlurker
Because most couldn't touch the rim on a ten foot ladder.
Posted by: Brother Northernlurker
Because most couldn't touch the rim on a ten foot ladder.
Posted by: rickb223 at April 21, 2021 11:40 AM (OCTRt)
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I mean, basketball has been dull and people are sick of the fixed games and biased refs, not to mention the lack of team play for years now. Players acting like idiots and knowing without question which teams will be in the finals based on what players are on which team hurts them even worse.
And the biggest mistake of all was shutting down sports last year. People got used to not watching any, and that there are so many other things to do with their time.
And the biggest mistake of all was shutting down sports last year. People got used to not watching any, and that there are so many other things to do with their time.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at April 21, 2021 11:40 AM (KZzsI)
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For some reason, I'm reminded of my M249 training when I was an Army SAW gunner *koff koff* years ago. You time a perfect 10-15 round burst by chanting "Die Motherfucker Die".
Odd how that just popped into my head from so many years ago....
For some reason, I'm reminded of my M249 training when I was an Army SAW gunner *koff koff* years ago. You time a perfect 10-15 round burst by chanting "Die Motherfucker Die".
Odd how that just popped into my head from so many years ago....
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at April 21, 2021 11:41 AM (n+4am)
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I love the sound of Sad Trombone in the morning!
Posted by: OrangeEnt at April 21, 2021 11:41 AM (7bRMQ)
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145 AOP, Yes, I use Duck Duck Go, Bing, Yandex, and Yippy on occasion for different things. Rarely use Google anymore.
Posted by: whig at April 21, 2021 11:41 AM (pO7gM)
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Fuck sportsball.
Posted by: gp's Work Has Only Just Begun at April 21, 2021 11:41 AM (qpX6U)
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No one should ever take this job. Ever. It's arguably the worst occupation in America right now.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at April 21, 2021 11:39 AM (VWp7G)
Agreed.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at April 21, 2021 11:39 AM (VWp7G)
Agreed.
Posted by: Truck Stop Hookers of America at April 21, 2021 11:41 AM (Q9lwr)
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>>>Here's the rub though. If I as a citizen were to do that exact same thing I would be in a world of trouble.
Give it time. Eventually there's a real good chance this officer gets arrested and/or fired.
Give it time. Eventually there's a real good chance this officer gets arrested and/or fired.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at April 21, 2021 11:41 AM (VWp7G)
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Not a chance any tax code-based pain will be brought to any sports leagues - not federal, anyway, and very doubtful that local or state changes will happen - so I hope nobody's counting on that.
Wyatt - last thread was saying you could provide front-line anecdotal info re police "stepping back" in response to the last few years' events, and how that has resulted in the predictable surge of mayhem in certain 'hoods. Was I right?
Wyatt - last thread was saying you could provide front-line anecdotal info re police "stepping back" in response to the last few years' events, and how that has resulted in the predictable surge of mayhem in certain 'hoods. Was I right?
Posted by: rhomboid at April 21, 2021 11:41 AM (OTzUX)
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145 Any other Duck Duck Go users here? It looks to me like Google has hijacked the name. A lot of the functionality is gone.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 21, 2021 11:40 AM (mzC7
It was always google, wasn't it?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 21, 2021 11:40 AM (mzC7
It was always google, wasn't it?
Posted by: kraken at April 21, 2021 11:41 AM (6Je/Q)
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professional sports used to be a unifying shared experience in American society
Which is exactly why the left is working so hard to destroy them. And the retards in charge are going along.
Which is exactly why the left is working so hard to destroy them. And the retards in charge are going along.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at April 21, 2021 11:41 AM (KZzsI)
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When I used to watch sportsball I watched all the major leagues - MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL
It was an entertaining diversion from everything else and something to talk with people about.
But not only have the quality of the games in all the leagues objectively gotten worse, now it is all politics all the time.
Oh, and thanks to my fascist governor I don't need to make small talk with strangers any more.
So no more sportsball for me. And I'm likely never going back - video games and internet forms are much more interesting and no commercial breaks!
It was an entertaining diversion from everything else and something to talk with people about.
But not only have the quality of the games in all the leagues objectively gotten worse, now it is all politics all the time.
Oh, and thanks to my fascist governor I don't need to make small talk with strangers any more.
So no more sportsball for me. And I'm likely never going back - video games and internet forms are much more interesting and no commercial breaks!
Posted by: 18-1 at April 21, 2021 11:42 AM (JMMlQ)
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Odd how that just popped into my head from so many years ago....
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at April 21, 2021 11:41 AM (n+4am)
That's.....how do you say?
Awesome
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at April 21, 2021 11:41 AM (n+4am)
That's.....how do you say?
Awesome
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at April 21, 2021 11:42 AM (2DOZq)
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Pro Sports persisting with its money bleeding politics indicates the great profit margin over operating costs.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 21, 2021 11:42 AM (FFFtY)
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As a hockey fan I find myself troubled with the social justice crap but also the covid fear.
Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at April 21, 2021 11:42 AM (cSyAR)
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Has anyone told them to "learn to code" yet?
Because they should learn to code. Either that or learn to shovel shit, which is probably more in line with their cognitive abilities.
Because they should learn to code. Either that or learn to shovel shit, which is probably more in line with their cognitive abilities.
Posted by: a.moron at April 21, 2021 11:42 AM (I5FZ1)
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@jakee308 I think white people watch sports that black people play because they enjoy competition and associating with a team and really don't care that much about race. Which is why it is dumb to make sports about race.
Posted by: blaster at April 21, 2021 11:42 AM (xXwKS)
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>>> Any other Duck Duck Go users here? It looks to me like Google has hijacked the name. A lot of the functionality is gone.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 21, 2021 11:40 AM (mzC7
It is currently looking fine to me. Do note that if you ever turn scripts off in your browser, javascript, etc... DDG will lock in that behavior for a while and send you to a pure HTML variant that is pretty bare bones. This will continue sometimes well after you turn your running scripts back on in your browser.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 21, 2021 11:40 AM (mzC7
It is currently looking fine to me. Do note that if you ever turn scripts off in your browser, javascript, etc... DDG will lock in that behavior for a while and send you to a pure HTML variant that is pretty bare bones. This will continue sometimes well after you turn your running scripts back on in your browser.
Posted by: banana Dream at April 21, 2021 11:43 AM (RS2U1)
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148 Why are the Chinese so taken with basketball?
Posted by: Brother Northernlurker
Because most couldn't touch the rim on a ten foot ladder.
Posted by: rickb223 at April 21, 2021 11:40 AM (OCTRt)
Kind of ironic since Chinese are Uber Racist... or so I have heard... I imagine their game watching commentary might be... interesting.
Posted by: Brother Northernlurker
Because most couldn't touch the rim on a ten foot ladder.
Posted by: rickb223 at April 21, 2021 11:40 AM (OCTRt)
Kind of ironic since Chinese are Uber Racist... or so I have heard... I imagine their game watching commentary might be... interesting.
Posted by: kraken at April 21, 2021 11:43 AM (6Je/Q)
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h. The NHL was one of the first when they cancelled Kate Smith. Hardly reported on.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at April 21, 2021 11:40 AM (2DOZq)
The Yankees cancelled her too...they used to use her "God Bless America."
What's so disgusting about it is that they were 100% segregated when she recorded that song.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at April 21, 2021 11:40 AM (2DOZq)
The Yankees cancelled her too...they used to use her "God Bless America."
What's so disgusting about it is that they were 100% segregated when she recorded that song.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at April 21, 2021 11:43 AM (Q9lwr)
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I came from the womb wearing a Cubs hat. It is very hard for me not to watch the games. But the Cubs have made it easier for me this year by putting all their games behind the Marquee paywall. I'm cheap. I'm not going to pay for something I should be able to casually flip on WGN to see. However, if they went back in time and removed the lights so that there were no more night games, I would have no choice but to return.
Posted by: grammie winger at April 21, 2021 11:43 AM (45fpk)
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new law coming soon:
NFL & NBA fandom is mandatory.
Citizens will be bound by law to spend 35% of their entertainment hours watching an approved sport, and spend 5% of their annual income on sports merchandise. These figures are subject to change at a whim, of course.
Failure to comply may result in withheld health care rations for the first offense, 5 years in the gulag thereafter.
NFL & NBA fandom is mandatory.
Citizens will be bound by law to spend 35% of their entertainment hours watching an approved sport, and spend 5% of their annual income on sports merchandise. These figures are subject to change at a whim, of course.
Failure to comply may result in withheld health care rations for the first offense, 5 years in the gulag thereafter.
Posted by: weew at April 21, 2021 11:44 AM (EaEMG)
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Here's the rub though. If I as a citizen were to do that exact same thing I would be in a world of trouble.
Well yeah, you aren't tasked with preventing/stopping crime.
And you likely wouldn't have video footage to defend your shoot.
And most likely, everybody on the scene would testify the perp 'dindu nuffin'.
The best thing a citizen can do in cases such as this is turn the volume up on your AirPods so the music drowns out the screaming of the stabbing victim as you walk to the store.
Well yeah, you aren't tasked with preventing/stopping crime.
And you likely wouldn't have video footage to defend your shoot.
And most likely, everybody on the scene would testify the perp 'dindu nuffin'.
The best thing a citizen can do in cases such as this is turn the volume up on your AirPods so the music drowns out the screaming of the stabbing victim as you walk to the store.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger at April 21, 2021 11:44 AM (YA914)
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But this all started because early in 2020, polls were showing that Trump had upwards of 20% support in the black community
Interesting how Trump's numbers outside of a handful of big blue cities was historic for black support.
But of course in those big blue cities literally everyone, supposedly, voted for Biden.
Interesting how Trump's numbers outside of a handful of big blue cities was historic for black support.
But of course in those big blue cities literally everyone, supposedly, voted for Biden.
Posted by: 18-1 at April 21, 2021 11:44 AM (JMMlQ)
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I've never met a White person who wasn't a far left cuckold who watched the NBA.
Posted by: Corona-kun at April 21, 2021 11:44 AM (OjTGt)
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David Stern had it right when he said he didn't worry about somebody coming up to him and telling him how much he hated the NBA. Stern assumed that the league could win back that person at some point.
What really worried Stern were people indifferent to the NBA.
What really worried Stern were people indifferent to the NBA.
Posted by: mr tmz at April 21, 2021 11:44 AM (m/Gc2)
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It was always google, wasn't it?
Posted by: kraken at April 21, 2021 11:41 AM (6Je/Q)
I believe it used the google search engine, but it blocked google tracking. But as of last night, the page presnts differently. The "top menu line" now has only two tabs: "area" and "time". DDG used to have those, plus "Web", "text", "images", and safe search settings. All gone.
Posted by: kraken at April 21, 2021 11:41 AM (6Je/Q)
I believe it used the google search engine, but it blocked google tracking. But as of last night, the page presnts differently. The "top menu line" now has only two tabs: "area" and "time". DDG used to have those, plus "Web", "text", "images", and safe search settings. All gone.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 21, 2021 11:45 AM (mzC78)
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Somewhat related and good news: They're starting to offer graphic novelized versions of books, such as: Animal Farm, Clinton Cash, and even the 9/11 report. Per a big, independent book store for childrens and home schooling materials in Denver, called Bookies, they can't keep these in stock.
https://tinyurl.com/kxdkacu3
Seems to be an attempt to appeal to the comic book reader audience -- but offering them quality content (not SJW crap) via a media they are receptive to.
I like it!
https://tinyurl.com/kxdkacu3
Seems to be an attempt to appeal to the comic book reader audience -- but offering them quality content (not SJW crap) via a media they are receptive to.
I like it!
Posted by: Lizzy at April 21, 2021 11:45 AM (bDqIh)
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Mandarin is an extraordinarily difficult language to learn. He may have
gotten this ability from his grandfather who spoke about 7 languages
fluently. Unfortunately that ability did not come to my side of the
family. Posted by FenelonSpoke
I spent a decade or so in Asia (mostly PRC). In mandarin every word can mean 4 things depending on the 4 tonals (goes up or down, or down then up or stays flat in pitch). Cantonese is worse, they have twice as many tonals. And vietnamese is worse yet, they have so many tonals it sounds like they are singing (which is kinda pretty to hear). After a decade I still can only speak enough mandarin to get into trouble, So I rate your post as Absolutely True.
gotten this ability from his grandfather who spoke about 7 languages
fluently. Unfortunately that ability did not come to my side of the
family. Posted by FenelonSpoke
I spent a decade or so in Asia (mostly PRC). In mandarin every word can mean 4 things depending on the 4 tonals (goes up or down, or down then up or stays flat in pitch). Cantonese is worse, they have twice as many tonals. And vietnamese is worse yet, they have so many tonals it sounds like they are singing (which is kinda pretty to hear). After a decade I still can only speak enough mandarin to get into trouble, So I rate your post as Absolutely True.
Posted by: The Walking Dude at April 21, 2021 11:45 AM (cCxiu)
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What the "NBA?" It that a "thing?"
Not anymore. It be gone.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 21, 2021 11:40 AM (3H9h1)
Nah.
They'll be smaller and weaker but they'll still be around.
Maybe in fewer cities as their appeal grows more selective.
I'm really curious to see what the numbers are for the new "Space Ball" movie. That'll be a pretty good indication of where things stand.
Not anymore. It be gone.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 21, 2021 11:40 AM (3H9h1)
Nah.
They'll be smaller and weaker but they'll still be around.
Maybe in fewer cities as their appeal grows more selective.
I'm really curious to see what the numbers are for the new "Space Ball" movie. That'll be a pretty good indication of where things stand.
Posted by: naturalfake at April 21, 2021 11:45 AM (dWwl8)
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156 Rhomboid,
It is actually quite likely because simply we cannot continue to print money without consequences. Right now, we are like the patient that has been given a sedative but are not out for the painful operation.
Losing the reserve status for currency will do it as the value of the dollar goes to zero and the imports soar in prices. Thus, then currency restrictions will be in place.
When the pound was removed on the world stage as a reserve currency, England suffered for about a decade and a half and in some ways far more than the nations in Europe that had greater physical damage to their infrastructure.
It is actually quite likely because simply we cannot continue to print money without consequences. Right now, we are like the patient that has been given a sedative but are not out for the painful operation.
Losing the reserve status for currency will do it as the value of the dollar goes to zero and the imports soar in prices. Thus, then currency restrictions will be in place.
When the pound was removed on the world stage as a reserve currency, England suffered for about a decade and a half and in some ways far more than the nations in Europe that had greater physical damage to their infrastructure.
Posted by: whig at April 21, 2021 11:45 AM (pO7gM)
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I haven't been paying any attention but I am aware that there's an NHL season happening. But I have become completely unaware of the NBA.
Mind you I've stopped paying any attention to sports news because of their inane, reflexive leftwing dipshittery.
Mind you I've stopped paying any attention to sports news because of their inane, reflexive leftwing dipshittery.
Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at April 21, 2021 11:45 AM (cSyAR)
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Failure to comply may result in withheld health care rations for the first offense, 5 years in the gulag thereafter.
Posted by: weew at April 21, 2021 11:44 AM (EaEMG)
*knock knock* Good evening comrade, I see you are not wearing your affiliated team attire even though they are currently playing. Please present your LeBron jersey for inspection immediately.
Posted by: weew at April 21, 2021 11:44 AM (EaEMG)
*knock knock* Good evening comrade, I see you are not wearing your affiliated team attire even though they are currently playing. Please present your LeBron jersey for inspection immediately.
Posted by: Flyguy at April 21, 2021 11:46 AM (3sOO0)
Posted by: naturalfake at April 21, 2021 11:46 AM (dWwl8)
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>>>The best thing a citizen can do in cases such as this is turn the volume up on your AirPods so the music drowns out the screaming of the stabbing victim as you walk to the store.
The new regime here tells us to be "a good witness" if we see a crime while off-duty. It's a veiled attempt at saying, "If you intervene off-duty, you'll be investigated."
Fine by me.
The new regime here tells us to be "a good witness" if we see a crime while off-duty. It's a veiled attempt at saying, "If you intervene off-duty, you'll be investigated."
Fine by me.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at April 21, 2021 11:46 AM (VWp7G)
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Because they should learn to code. Either that or learn to shovel shit, which is probably more in line with their cognitive abilities.
Posted by: a.moron at April 21, 2021 11:42 AM
They'd find a way to screw that up, too. The world definitely doesn't need more leftist activists coding, either. Unless you want more Cyberpunk 2077 epic failures and more "data breaches" at all your commerce and banking sites, and more planes falling out of the sky.
Posted by: a.moron at April 21, 2021 11:42 AM
They'd find a way to screw that up, too. The world definitely doesn't need more leftist activists coding, either. Unless you want more Cyberpunk 2077 epic failures and more "data breaches" at all your commerce and banking sites, and more planes falling out of the sky.
Posted by: Taqiyyologist, Rickrolled by Jesus at April 21, 2021 11:47 AM (OssQ4)
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Stopped watching the NBA when Jordan retired the first time. I watch the "Dream Team" Olympics which technically was not the NBA. The other teams where so overmatched I nearly starting cheering for them.
Posted by: Big V Caffeinated at April 21, 2021 11:47 AM (6Pqz7)
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Here's the rub though. If I as a citizen were to do that exact same thing I would be in a world of trouble. From the cops from the DA and from BLM thugs.
Posted by: torabora at April 21, 2021 11:39 AM (cWH3v
If I or a family member are not directly threatened, I'm walking the hell away (and this is not a new development). CCW is for my protection, and if I couldn't swear that I was in fear for my life, then I keep it holstered and leave. Pretty sure that's in Branca's book, too.
Posted by: torabora at April 21, 2021 11:39 AM (cWH3v
If I or a family member are not directly threatened, I'm walking the hell away (and this is not a new development). CCW is for my protection, and if I couldn't swear that I was in fear for my life, then I keep it holstered and leave. Pretty sure that's in Branca's book, too.
Posted by: hogmartin at April 21, 2021 11:47 AM (t+qrx)
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I haven't been paying any attention but I am aware
that there's an NHL season happening.
Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at April 21, 2021 11:45 AM (cSyAR)
Isn't there a law that Canadians have to watch hockey?
that there's an NHL season happening.
Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at April 21, 2021 11:45 AM (cSyAR)
Isn't there a law that Canadians have to watch hockey?
Posted by: grammie winger at April 21, 2021 11:47 AM (45fpk)
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Forgot about the Flyers and Kate Smith. That was actually as absurd and outrageous a thing as any of the idiotic racist posturings of the last few years.
Basketball is the world sport, after Euro kickball. Was stunned, years ago, when my local driver/assistant in an African country asked me for NBA highlight videos, after I asked if I could get him anything in America and send it back through the embassy.
(African country emerging from years of civil war, election assistance mission - wherein the requirements for US/UN assistance and eventual recognition of results would not be met by several large US states, today .....)
Basketball is the world sport, after Euro kickball. Was stunned, years ago, when my local driver/assistant in an African country asked me for NBA highlight videos, after I asked if I could get him anything in America and send it back through the embassy.
(African country emerging from years of civil war, election assistance mission - wherein the requirements for US/UN assistance and eventual recognition of results would not be met by several large US states, today .....)
Posted by: rhomboid at April 21, 2021 11:47 AM (OTzUX)
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83 Carol Roth
@caroljsroth
"The Academy is not asking Oscar attendees to wear face masks while cameras are rolling during the live ceremony...However, when guests are not on camera, they are being asked to wear masks. For example, masks should be put on during commercial breaks."
-
Viri know about ratings. That's science.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Tyrannosaur Wrangler at April 21, 2021 11:30 AM (VVEnO)
Good thing the virus is smart, and knows when not to go after people. Can't wait to see the Karen T'Hobos of the world melt down that the beautiful people are sending a bad message on camera however.
@caroljsroth
"The Academy is not asking Oscar attendees to wear face masks while cameras are rolling during the live ceremony...However, when guests are not on camera, they are being asked to wear masks. For example, masks should be put on during commercial breaks."
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Viri know about ratings. That's science.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Tyrannosaur Wrangler at April 21, 2021 11:30 AM (VVEnO)
Good thing the virus is smart, and knows when not to go after people. Can't wait to see the Karen T'Hobos of the world melt down that the beautiful people are sending a bad message on camera however.
Posted by: Bete at April 21, 2021 11:48 AM (Ojki1)
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For some reason, I'm reminded of my M249 training when I was an Army SAW gunner *koff koff* years ago. You time a perfect 10-15 round burst by chanting "Die Motherfucker Die".
Someone, maybe Jane D'oh's son, reported to us that the kinder, gentler drill sergeants have trie to change it to "run, fuzzy bunny, run." Guess what the troops say when they pull the trigger.
Someone, maybe Jane D'oh's son, reported to us that the kinder, gentler drill sergeants have trie to change it to "run, fuzzy bunny, run." Guess what the troops say when they pull the trigger.
Posted by: Oddbob at April 21, 2021 11:48 AM (qc+VF)
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I think the era of sports superstars and big money in sports are over. They'll always be around, in some form, but I doubt you'll see cities spending half a billion to build a stadium in the future any more.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at April 21, 2021 11:48 AM (KZzsI)
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I've never met a White person who wasn't a far left cuckold who watched the NBA.
Posted by: Corona-kun at April 21, 2021 11:44 AM (OjTGt
Yeah. There's a weird virtue signaling with whites who love the NBA.
Posted by: Corona-kun at April 21, 2021 11:44 AM (OjTGt
Yeah. There's a weird virtue signaling with whites who love the NBA.
Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at April 21, 2021 11:48 AM (cSyAR)
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Stopped watching the NBA when Jordan retired the first time. I watch the "Dream Team" Olympics which technically was not the NBA. The other teams where so overmatched I nearly starting cheering for them.
Posted by: Big V Caffeinated at April 21, 2021 11:47 AM (6Pqz7)
I'm not a hater of Jordan at all but I do blame him for how the game is played today.
Posted by: Big V Caffeinated at April 21, 2021 11:47 AM (6Pqz7)
I'm not a hater of Jordan at all but I do blame him for how the game is played today.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at April 21, 2021 11:48 AM (2DOZq)
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182
The new regime here tells us to be "a good witness" if we see a crime while off-duty. It's a veiled attempt at saying, "If you intervene off-duty, you'll be investigated."
Fine by me.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at April 21, 2021 11:46 AM (VWp7G)
Maybe they need to design some snazzy Stasi type uniforms to induce recruits...
The new regime here tells us to be "a good witness" if we see a crime while off-duty. It's a veiled attempt at saying, "If you intervene off-duty, you'll be investigated."
Fine by me.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at April 21, 2021 11:46 AM (VWp7G)
Maybe they need to design some snazzy Stasi type uniforms to induce recruits...
Posted by: kraken at April 21, 2021 11:48 AM (6Je/Q)
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It is currently looking fine to me. Do note that if you ever turn scripts off in your browser, javascript, etc... DDG will lock in that behavior for a while and send you to a pure HTML variant that is pretty bare bones. This will continue sometimes well after you turn your running scripts back on in your browser.
Posted by: banana Dream at April 21, 2021 11:43 AM (RS2U1)
Ah, thank you. That might well be it. I tried to an update for Brave last evening, and it failed, so I had to restore the OS to a prior snapshot.
Posted by: banana Dream at April 21, 2021 11:43 AM (RS2U1)
Ah, thank you. That might well be it. I tried to an update for Brave last evening, and it failed, so I had to restore the OS to a prior snapshot.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 21, 2021 11:49 AM (mzC78)
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So I rate your post as Absolutely True.
Posted by: The Walking Dude
Easier to learn by the whole phrases or sentences for some.
Posted by: The Walking Dude
Easier to learn by the whole phrases or sentences for some.
Posted by: humphreyrobot at April 21, 2021 11:49 AM (EFCBR)
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Putin is supposed to address his Federal Assembly today, so we may find out if he's going to annex the Donbas.
Posted by: Meade Lux Lewis, Domestic Terrorist at April 21, 2021 11:49 AM (sWM8x)
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Because they should learn to code. Either that or learn to shovel shit, which is probably more in line with their cognitive abilities.
Posted by: a.moron
Honestly, shoveling shit is more important for the maintenance of civilization than coding. I've always thought that the most important difference between civilization and barbarian shithole is how each group handles their feces.
If you rigorously keep human feces separate from drinking water and provide for efficient and thorough disposal, that equals civilization.
But most of the world still craps in rough holes in the ground 20 feet away from water wells, or in the middle of the street, or disposal is "open pipe from toilet to river, upstream from drinking water plant".
Because they should learn to code. Either that or learn to shovel shit, which is probably more in line with their cognitive abilities.
Posted by: a.moron
Honestly, shoveling shit is more important for the maintenance of civilization than coding. I've always thought that the most important difference between civilization and barbarian shithole is how each group handles their feces.
If you rigorously keep human feces separate from drinking water and provide for efficient and thorough disposal, that equals civilization.
But most of the world still craps in rough holes in the ground 20 feet away from water wells, or in the middle of the street, or disposal is "open pipe from toilet to river, upstream from drinking water plant".
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at April 21, 2021 11:49 AM (n+4am)
Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at April 21, 2021 11:49 AM (cSyAR)
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>>>Forgot about the Flyers and Kate Smith. That was actually as absurd and outrageous a thing as any of the idiotic racist posturings of the last few years.
I actively root against the Flyers every single day since that bullshit. DIAF
I actively root against the Flyers every single day since that bullshit. DIAF
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at April 21, 2021 11:50 AM (VWp7G)
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If I or a family member are not directly threatened, I'm walking the hell away (and this is not a new development). CCW is for my protection, and if I couldn't swear that I was in fear for my life, then I keep it holstered and leave. Pretty sure that's in Branca's book, too.
Posted by: hogmartin
*fistbump
I hate that it has to be that way, but there it is.
Posted by: hogmartin
*fistbump
I hate that it has to be that way, but there it is.
Posted by: rickb223 at April 21, 2021 11:50 AM (OCTRt)
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"Learn to code" is hurtful and not allowed on Twitter because its so mean. Instead, use "Learn to pick up trash on the highway", its more kind and comfortably within their skillset.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at April 21, 2021 11:50 AM (KZzsI)
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196 Putin is supposed to address his Federal Assembly today, so we may find out if he's going to annex the Donbas.
Posted by: Meade Lux Lewis, Domestic Terrorist at April 21, 2021 11:49 AM (sWM8x)
Who's Donbas? Does he have a website?
Posted by: Meade Lux Lewis, Domestic Terrorist at April 21, 2021 11:49 AM (sWM8x)
Who's Donbas? Does he have a website?
Posted by: kraken at April 21, 2021 11:50 AM (6Je/Q)
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As a hockey fan I find myself troubled with the social justice crap but also the covid fear.
Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at April 21, 2021 11:42 AM (cSyAR)
I find the NHL Covid fear to be much more a Canadian-driven thing than it is with the US teams. No fans allowed at any games in Canada, and the Toronto media practically holds a wake for a guy who tests positive. Right now, I'm enjoying the cognitive dissonance the media is having about the Canucks, who have won their first 2 games after their whole team allegedly almost died from Covid
Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at April 21, 2021 11:42 AM (cSyAR)
I find the NHL Covid fear to be much more a Canadian-driven thing than it is with the US teams. No fans allowed at any games in Canada, and the Toronto media practically holds a wake for a guy who tests positive. Right now, I'm enjoying the cognitive dissonance the media is having about the Canucks, who have won their first 2 games after their whole team allegedly almost died from Covid
Posted by: Wally at April 21, 2021 11:50 AM (xy+s8)
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>>>Maybe they need to design some snazzy Stasi type uniforms to induce recruits...
Posted by: kraken
HUGO BOSS!
Posted by: kraken
HUGO BOSS!
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at April 21, 2021 11:51 AM (VWp7G)
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FIRST!!!!!
Posted by: Joey Stinkfinger McShitpants at April 21, 2021 11:51 AM (IXZGh)
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92 @76 - Agreed. If I were a cop and showed up on a scene like that, I think I'd radio in that I quit and just walk away. Because if I actually try to do police-like-things at that moment, my whole life may be taken away. "Protect and serve yourselves, I'm done"
Posted by: 496 at April 21, 2021 11:32 AM (U1eOr)
You don't have to quit. Supreme Court ruled there is no right to protection, so I imagine more than a few cops will survey situations and decide they have better places to be. Most your department could do would be fire you, and then you sue for them putting you in a no win situation.
Posted by: 496 at April 21, 2021 11:32 AM (U1eOr)
You don't have to quit. Supreme Court ruled there is no right to protection, so I imagine more than a few cops will survey situations and decide they have better places to be. Most your department could do would be fire you, and then you sue for them putting you in a no win situation.
Posted by: Bete at April 21, 2021 11:51 AM (Ojki1)
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Isn't there a law that Canadians have to watch hockey?
Posted by: grammie winger at April 21, 2021 11:47 AM (45fpk)
While chugging maple syrup.
Posted by: grammie winger at April 21, 2021 11:47 AM (45fpk)
While chugging maple syrup.
Posted by: buzzion at April 21, 2021 11:51 AM (vMCab)
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190 I think the era of sports superstars and big money in sports are over. They'll always be around, in some form, but I doubt you'll see cities spending half a billion to build a stadium in the future any more.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at April 21, 2021 11:48 AM (KZzsI)
I think so, too. A development much to be desired, as well.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at April 21, 2021 11:48 AM (KZzsI)
I think so, too. A development much to be desired, as well.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 21, 2021 11:51 AM (YqDXo)
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>>"The Academy is not asking Oscar attendees to wear face masks while cameras are rolling during the live ceremony...However, when guests are not on camera, they are being asked to wear masks. For example, masks should be put on during commercial breaks."
IT'S FUNNY THAT THEY THINK ANYONE WOULD CARE.
WHO WATCHES THE OSCARS ANYMORE? WHO SEES THE OBSCURE, "ARTSY" NOMINATED MOVIES?
IT'S FUNNY THAT THEY THINK ANYONE WOULD CARE.
WHO WATCHES THE OSCARS ANYMORE? WHO SEES THE OBSCURE, "ARTSY" NOMINATED MOVIES?
Posted by: BEN ROETHLISBERGER at April 21, 2021 11:51 AM (bDqIh)
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The BLMBA can eat a bag of dicks.
Plus, it's just bad basketball. I'd rather watch college, IF I want to watch at all.
Plus, it's just bad basketball. I'd rather watch college, IF I want to watch at all.
Posted by: Sponge - Saying Ashli Babbitt at April 21, 2021 11:52 AM (IXZGh)
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Any other Duck Duck Go users here? Posted by Alberta Oil Peon
Yep , I dropped Google for the Duck. Guess I should look for other contingencies. Geez, after the theft of the election that's 90% of my day....putting in contingencies. I'm trying to have 8 layers of contingencies for EVERYTHING, just like when I worked/lived in commie China.
Yep , I dropped Google for the Duck. Guess I should look for other contingencies. Geez, after the theft of the election that's 90% of my day....putting in contingencies. I'm trying to have 8 layers of contingencies for EVERYTHING, just like when I worked/lived in commie China.
Posted by: The Walking Dude at April 21, 2021 11:52 AM (cCxiu)
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Sup horde
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at April 21, 2021 11:52 AM (Kf+h8)
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And OFF fucking mentally incapacitated shitpants former VP sock.
Posted by: Sponge - Saying Ashli Babbitt at April 21, 2021 11:52 AM (IXZGh)
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Isn't there a law that Canadians have to watch hockey?
Posted by: grammie winger at April 21, 2021 11:47 AM (45fpk)
While chugging maple syrup.
Posted by: buzzion at April 21, 2021 11:51 AM
And pouring it over maple leaf shaped waffles.
Posted by: grammie winger at April 21, 2021 11:47 AM (45fpk)
While chugging maple syrup.
Posted by: buzzion at April 21, 2021 11:51 AM
And pouring it over maple leaf shaped waffles.
Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at April 21, 2021 11:52 AM (cSyAR)
Posted by: hogmartin at April 21, 2021 11:52 AM (t+qrx)
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Honestly, shoveling shit is more important for the maintenance of civilization than coding. I've always thought that the most important difference between civilization and barbarian shithole is how each group handles their feces.
If you rigorously keep human feces separate from drinking water and provide for efficient and thorough disposal, that equals civilization.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur
I'm sorry, but you have died from dysentery.
If you rigorously keep human feces separate from drinking water and provide for efficient and thorough disposal, that equals civilization.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur
I'm sorry, but you have died from dysentery.
Posted by: The Oregon Trail at April 21, 2021 11:53 AM (OCTRt)
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I've enjoyed sports most of my life. Not a rabid fan mind you, but I'd make time for the Bird-Johnson years of the NBA, the Cubs from the 80's to 2013 or so, NHL and NFL up until last year. I was a huge racing fan though. All kinds. But I walked away from Nascar after Dale died and they got all crazy with rules and electronics. F1 isn't even a shadow of what it was only 20 years ago. Couldn't tell you the last time I watched ESPN on purpose.
Sports will live on without me. I've got motorcycles and grandkids to occupy my free time now, and really, I don't miss it one bit.
Sports will live on without me. I've got motorcycles and grandkids to occupy my free time now, and really, I don't miss it one bit.
Posted by: IP at April 21, 2021 11:53 AM (pWrfh)
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"But of course in those big blue cities literally everyone, supposedly, voted for Biden."
120% ... where 50% turnout is normal, 80% is likely fraud ... 120% is? Shut Up Racist.
120% ... where 50% turnout is normal, 80% is likely fraud ... 120% is? Shut Up Racist.
Posted by: illiniwek at April 21, 2021 11:53 AM (Cus5s)
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I still enjoy motorsports, but I try to attend events in person at local tracks and venues. There is no bullshit there.
Posted by: Jak Sucio at April 21, 2021 11:53 AM (jvt6t)
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whig - confusulated here - I wasn't talking about America's fatal "advantage" (global reserve currency + still least insecure banking/legal system = ability, if stupid and irresponsible, to live beyond one's means indefinitely). Just saying that I don't see much chance the tax benefits given to pro sportz and stadiums will be threatened, except perhaps in a few select states and cities.
Posted by: rhomboid at April 21, 2021 11:53 AM (OTzUX)
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92 @76 - Agreed. If I were a cop and showed up on a scene like that, I think I'd radio in that I quit and just walk away. Because if I actually try to do police-like-things at that moment, my whole life may be taken away. "Protect and serve yourselves, I'm done"
Posted by: 496 at April 21, 2021 11:32 AM (U1eOr)
Just roll up the windows and drive past. Report it as a "peaceful protest."
Posted by: 496 at April 21, 2021 11:32 AM (U1eOr)
Just roll up the windows and drive past. Report it as a "peaceful protest."
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 21, 2021 11:53 AM (YqDXo)
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Will "Space Jam" sequel have as many close-ups of the Loony Tunes and Lebron James as its predecessor?
"Space Jam" hasn't aged well and I'll bet the sequel will go down as well as the sequel to Independence Day.
"Space Jam" hasn't aged well and I'll bet the sequel will go down as well as the sequel to Independence Day.
Posted by: Thrawn at April 21, 2021 11:53 AM (dJmIF)
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I can almost 100% guarantee you that all of Kelly Sue DeConnick's psychological issues that she bellows into the world on a daily basis are related to the fact that all the kids in Jr. High called her "Kelly Sue Dick On It!", because that's what kids do.
Posted by: Sharkman at April 21, 2021 11:53 AM (O033+)
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So glad the old blog is back!!
Posted by: Max Power at April 21, 2021 11:53 AM (Hucnr)
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Taiwan learneded to code very very well. Did you see the movie Zaw?
Posted by: humphreyrobot at April 21, 2021 11:54 AM (EFCBR)
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Meanwhile, the Chinese fans are actually every bit the racists the Americans were accused of being, and that is all the players will be left with.
Ask an Asian person about Black people some time. Not an American, someone in Japan or Korea or China. Watch some of their entertainment when a Black person is portrayed. They're far worse than the most corn pone southern hick stereotype on TV.
Ask an Asian person about Black people some time. Not an American, someone in Japan or Korea or China. Watch some of their entertainment when a Black person is portrayed. They're far worse than the most corn pone southern hick stereotype on TV.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at April 21, 2021 11:54 AM (KZzsI)
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Basketball is the world sport, after Euro kickball.
Was stunned, years ago, when my local driver/assistant in an African
country asked me for NBA highlight videos, after I asked if I could get
him anything in America and send it back through the embassy.
Posted by: rhomboid at April 21, 2021 11:47 AM (OTzUX
My daughter is involved in building a school for girls in an African nation. The girls used to set up a basketball court in the dirt, and play for hours. They were finally able to get a concrete pad poured for them to play on. They're obsessed.
Was stunned, years ago, when my local driver/assistant in an African
country asked me for NBA highlight videos, after I asked if I could get
him anything in America and send it back through the embassy.
Posted by: rhomboid at April 21, 2021 11:47 AM (OTzUX
My daughter is involved in building a school for girls in an African nation. The girls used to set up a basketball court in the dirt, and play for hours. They were finally able to get a concrete pad poured for them to play on. They're obsessed.
Posted by: grammie winger at April 21, 2021 11:54 AM (45fpk)
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If I or a family member are not directly threatened, I'm walking the hell away (and this is not a new development). CCW is for my protection, and if I couldn't swear that I was in fear for my life, then I keep it holstered and leave. Pretty sure that's in Branca's book, too.
Posted by: hogmartin
This is sound and reasonable advice.
I will admit I have to admit, I could not follow that completely.
If a shooter came to my church and I had a chance to stop them or a clear path to escape, I'd definitely be engaging.
Let them try me, convict me and draw and quarter me, I just don't care.
I feel the same way about schools, too.
Posted by: hogmartin
This is sound and reasonable advice.
I will admit I have to admit, I could not follow that completely.
If a shooter came to my church and I had a chance to stop them or a clear path to escape, I'd definitely be engaging.
Let them try me, convict me and draw and quarter me, I just don't care.
I feel the same way about schools, too.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger at April 21, 2021 11:54 AM (YA914)
Posted by: Meade Lux Lewis, Domestic Terrorist at April 21, 2021 11:54 AM (sWM8x)
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Isn't there a law that Canadians have to watch hockey?
Posted by: grammie winger at April 21, 2021 11:47 AM (45fpk)
While chugging maple syrup.
Posted by: buzzion
And smearing poutine all over their nether regions.
Isn't there a law that Canadians have to watch hockey?
Posted by: grammie winger at April 21, 2021 11:47 AM (45fpk)
While chugging maple syrup.
Posted by: buzzion
And smearing poutine all over their nether regions.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at April 21, 2021 11:54 AM (n+4am)
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202 196 Putin is supposed to address his Federal Assembly today, so we may find out if he's going to annex the Donbas.
Posted by: Meade Lux Lewis, Domestic Terrorist at April 21, 2021 11:49 AM (sWM8x)
Who's Donbas? Does he have a website?
Posted by: kraken at April 21, 2021 11:50 AM (6Je/Q)
Russia, Donbas... America, Dumbass (in the Whitehouse).
Posted by: Meade Lux Lewis, Domestic Terrorist at April 21, 2021 11:49 AM (sWM8x)
Who's Donbas? Does he have a website?
Posted by: kraken at April 21, 2021 11:50 AM (6Je/Q)
Russia, Donbas... America, Dumbass (in the Whitehouse).
Posted by: Romeo13 at April 21, 2021 11:55 AM (oHd/0)
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I never thought I would be of the same mind as Noam Chomsky, but I read an essay about him last week. Apparently he also believes loyalty to regional sports teams is frikkin retarded, just like I do. From big league down to local grade school teams. Pitting even little kids from neighboring towns against each other like African bush tribes, all over the nation, doesn't seem very wise, yet we make it a Sacred Tradition.
Of course, I still wear my Red Sox ball-cap. Don't know why.
Of course, I still wear my Red Sox ball-cap. Don't know why.
Posted by: Taqiyyologist, Rickrolled by Jesus at April 21, 2021 11:55 AM (OssQ4)
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Is it true that "governor" cuomo has one of those "___ Days Since An Accuser Came Forward" signs in his office?
Is it true that "governor" cuomo has one of those "___ Days Since An Accuser Came Forward" signs in his office?
Posted by: Soothsayer at April 21, 2021 11:55 AM (aAFjn)
Posted by: sound awake at April 21, 2021 11:55 AM (fgLyj)
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Don't say Don Lemon or the site crashes.
Posted by: Gringo at April 21, 2021 11:54 AM
But you just d
Posted by: Gringo at April 21, 2021 11:54 AM
But you just d
Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at April 21, 2021 11:55 AM (cSyAR)
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To continue, right now, the corporations and wealthy still rely on the GOP and Republicans to stop the left from raining destruction on them.
The behavior of the wealthy, the disintegration of the cities where many of the wealthy live, and the coming benefits crunch on Social Security and Medicare, will cause the GOP, kicking and screaming, to become a more populist party or it will die and be replaced by such. The precarious union of the uber wealthy and the poor on the left will end if the populist party turns the anger onto the wealthy and the corporations.
The would be aristocrats will bend a knee as they always have because no one is going to die for a corporation and few truly wealthy persons will risk their own personal lives and economic security for politics. The hereditary aristocracy had honor, the current 'aristocracy' of wealth and corporate barons have none. Which is more likely to fold in a fight to the death.
For me, the only question is whether the coming strong person of whatever title is a person of the left or the right.
The behavior of the wealthy, the disintegration of the cities where many of the wealthy live, and the coming benefits crunch on Social Security and Medicare, will cause the GOP, kicking and screaming, to become a more populist party or it will die and be replaced by such. The precarious union of the uber wealthy and the poor on the left will end if the populist party turns the anger onto the wealthy and the corporations.
The would be aristocrats will bend a knee as they always have because no one is going to die for a corporation and few truly wealthy persons will risk their own personal lives and economic security for politics. The hereditary aristocracy had honor, the current 'aristocracy' of wealth and corporate barons have none. Which is more likely to fold in a fight to the death.
For me, the only question is whether the coming strong person of whatever title is a person of the left or the right.
Posted by: whig at April 21, 2021 11:55 AM (pO7gM)
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Princess LeBron hardest hit.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM)
Princess Le Brony
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM)
Princess Le Brony
Posted by: Sharkman at April 21, 2021 11:55 AM (O033+)
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I've made a pact with myself since I started carrying. Anything that goes on with blacks, I walk away, unless they're directly threatening me or my loved ones.
Posted by: Justsayin' at April 21, 2021 11:55 AM (Fs5vw)
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If I or a family member are not directly threatened, I'm walking the hell away (and this is not a new development). CCW is for my protection, and if I couldn't swear that I was in fear for my life, then I keep it holstered and leave. Pretty sure that's in Branca's book, too.
Posted by: hogmartin at April 21, 2021 11:47 AM (t+qrx)
****
Same here. If it just so happens that you can tag along behind my family as I'm getting my kids out the door to safety, fine.
Posted by: hogmartin at April 21, 2021 11:47 AM (t+qrx)
****
Same here. If it just so happens that you can tag along behind my family as I'm getting my kids out the door to safety, fine.
Posted by: Reverend Chanequa Moron-Robbie Deonkay Smith III at April 21, 2021 11:55 AM (bm04m)
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201 "Learn to code" is hurtful and not allowed on Twitter because its so mean. Instead, use "Learn to pick up trash on the highway", its more kind and comfortably within their skillset.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at April 21, 2021 11:50 AM (KZzsI)
Pick up the trash? Isn't that what the cops do, or used to do until yesterday?
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at April 21, 2021 11:50 AM (KZzsI)
Pick up the trash? Isn't that what the cops do, or used to do until yesterday?
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 21, 2021 11:56 AM (YqDXo)
Posted by: sound awake at April 21, 2021 11:56 AM (4mBS8)
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I preferred when the Donbass's fate was being decided by guys in gray-green uniforms and others in in olive drab.
Well actually it was horrific but more exciting.
Well actually it was horrific but more exciting.
Posted by: rhomboid at April 21, 2021 11:56 AM (OTzUX)
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Yea, I don't get the global obsession with thugball. Maybe someday someone can explain it, but today IDGAF.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 21, 2021 11:56 AM (3H9h1)
Posted by: bonhomme at April 21, 2021 11:57 AM (i0wNm)
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If I or a family member are not directly threatened, I'm walking the hell away (and this is not a new development). CCW is for my protection, and if I couldn't swear that I was in fear for my life, then I keep it holstered and leave. Pretty sure that's in Branca's book, too.
Posted by: hogmartin at April 21, 2021 11:47 AM (t+qrx)
You're allowed to use deadly force in defense of another whose life is threatened, for the most part, but, uh ... it's risky. I haven't read Branca's book in a while, but I imagine he said "unless you're 100000% sure that person is about to be killed or seriously maimed, don't get involved"
Because god forbid you shoot someone in defense of a third party and the third party says "I wasn't in fear for my life, I knew he wasn't going to [stab] [shoot] [whatever] me" which, in a politically charged shooting could absolutely happen. Doesn't mean you automatically lose (it's from a reasonable person standpoint), but it doesn't make for an easier case.
Posted by: hogmartin at April 21, 2021 11:47 AM (t+qrx)
You're allowed to use deadly force in defense of another whose life is threatened, for the most part, but, uh ... it's risky. I haven't read Branca's book in a while, but I imagine he said "unless you're 100000% sure that person is about to be killed or seriously maimed, don't get involved"
Because god forbid you shoot someone in defense of a third party and the third party says "I wasn't in fear for my life, I knew he wasn't going to [stab] [shoot] [whatever] me" which, in a politically charged shooting could absolutely happen. Doesn't mean you automatically lose (it's from a reasonable person standpoint), but it doesn't make for an easier case.
Posted by: Harry Paratestes at April 21, 2021 11:57 AM (UPoLF)
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@217 - I have never gotten into motorsports, although I understand the attraction. Also, any sport with a competitor named Dick Trickle is at least partially ok in my book.
Posted by: 496 at April 21, 2021 11:57 AM (U1eOr)
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More good news! Merrick Garland is going to probe the Minneapolis Police Department. Bend over, boys!
Posted by: andycanuck at April 21, 2021 11:57 AM (UHVv4)
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Hogmartin - doing well brother. You?
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at April 21, 2021 11:57 AM (Kf+h8)
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The new regime here tells us to be "a good witness" if we see a crime while off-duty. It's a veiled attempt at saying, "If you intervene off-duty, you'll be investigated."
Fine by me.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at April 21, 2021 11:46 AM (VWp7G)
I would be as good a witness as the locals are.
Fine by me.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at April 21, 2021 11:46 AM (VWp7G)
I would be as good a witness as the locals are.
Posted by: Taqiyyologist, Rickrolled by Jesus at April 21, 2021 11:57 AM (OssQ4)
250
142 professional sports used to be a unifying shared experience in American society
it's a shame all that is gone now
Posted by: DB- just DB at April 21, 2021 11:40 AM (iTXRQ)
There is no such thing as "American society" anymore - it's been blasted to pieces and there is nothing but a bunch of fragmented bits and pieces that are at war with each other. Which is why all of the things that once were "unifying experiences" are collapsing like a row of dominos.
it's a shame all that is gone now
Posted by: DB- just DB at April 21, 2021 11:40 AM (iTXRQ)
There is no such thing as "American society" anymore - it's been blasted to pieces and there is nothing but a bunch of fragmented bits and pieces that are at war with each other. Which is why all of the things that once were "unifying experiences" are collapsing like a row of dominos.
Posted by: Tom Servo at April 21, 2021 11:57 AM (trdmm)
Posted by: Soothsayer at April 21, 2021 11:57 AM (aAFjn)
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We should have told Stalin to withdraw back to the Soviet border or the war will continue and atomic bombs would be used.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at April 21, 2021 11:58 AM (2DOZq)
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Putin will do as he sees fit in Ukraine. At some point soon, he'll peel it apart or simply seize the whole country, if he feels like it. And he won't be the only one acting like that.
Not that I'm a fan of US involvement basically anywhere, but as of this year, all countries know we don't matter. Anybody who had apprehensions about the US position in their region no longer does, or will again.
We're the 21st century world-power equivalent of 19th century Spain.
Putin will do as he sees fit in Ukraine. At some point soon, he'll peel it apart or simply seize the whole country, if he feels like it. And he won't be the only one acting like that.
Not that I'm a fan of US involvement basically anywhere, but as of this year, all countries know we don't matter. Anybody who had apprehensions about the US position in their region no longer does, or will again.
We're the 21st century world-power equivalent of 19th century Spain.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 21, 2021 11:58 AM (Uh2oA)
254
"If they bring a knife, we bring a gun."
Posted by: Shit that dogeater said. at April 21, 2021 11:58 AM (aRD+5)
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>>> Russia, Donbas... America, Dumbass (in the Whitehouse).
Posted by: Romeo13 at April 21, 2021 11:55 AM (oHd/0)
It's Donbas. Don ... bas
Posted by: Romeo13 at April 21, 2021 11:55 AM (oHd/0)
It's Donbas. Don ... bas
Posted by: Dances With Walleyes at April 21, 2021 11:59 AM (RS2U1)
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Heh. Haven't watched "professional " roundball in decades.
Posted by: nurse ratched
I haven't watched "professional" B-Ball since Larry Bird and Magic Johnson glorified the game with their rivalry during the 80s.
College B-Ball, on the other hand, is my favorite sport. Everything good about the college game is missing from the "pro" version. Also, there are no peckerwood motherfuckers like Le Brony spoiling the game in college.
Fuck the NBA in the ass with a concertina-wire-wrapped flaming pineapple.
Posted by: nurse ratched
I haven't watched "professional" B-Ball since Larry Bird and Magic Johnson glorified the game with their rivalry during the 80s.
College B-Ball, on the other hand, is my favorite sport. Everything good about the college game is missing from the "pro" version. Also, there are no peckerwood motherfuckers like Le Brony spoiling the game in college.
Fuck the NBA in the ass with a concertina-wire-wrapped flaming pineapple.
Posted by: Sharkman at April 21, 2021 11:59 AM (O033+)
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>>>Putin will do as he sees fit in Ukraine. At some point soon, he'll peel it apart or simply seize the whole country, if he feels like it. And he won't be the only one acting like that.
I mean, honestly, who's going to stop him?
I mean, honestly, who's going to stop him?
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at April 21, 2021 11:59 AM (VWp7G)
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And smearing poutine all over their nether regions.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur
The kink is much of the appeal!
Posted by: IllTemperedCur
The kink is much of the appeal!
Posted by: Tonypete at April 21, 2021 11:59 AM (Rvt88)
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The new regime here tells us to be "a good witness" if we see a crime while off-duty. It's a veiled attempt at saying, "If you intervene off-duty, you'll be investigated."
Fine by me.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at April 21, 2021 11:46 AM (VWp7G)
I would be as good a witness as the locals are.
Posted by: Taqiyyologist
I din see shit.
Fine by me.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at April 21, 2021 11:46 AM (VWp7G)
I would be as good a witness as the locals are.
Posted by: Taqiyyologist
I din see shit.
Posted by: The Oregon Trail at April 21, 2021 11:59 AM (OCTRt)
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I never thought I would be of the same mind as Noam Chomsky, but I read an essay about him last week. Apparently he also believes loyalty to regional sports teams is frikkin retarded, just like I do. From big league down to local grade school teams. Pitting even little kids from neighboring towns against each other like African bush tribes, all over the nation, doesn't seem very wise, yet we make it a Sacred Tradition.
Of course, I still wear my Red Sox ball-cap. Don't know why.
Posted by: Taqiyyologist, Rickrolled by Jesus at April 21, 2021 11:55 AM (OssQ4)
I disagree. Such tribalism is important, because human beings are fundamentally tribal creatures. Local sports teams help to create a sense of shared identity, and games serve as a type of secular ritual which is very valuable for tying a community together.
The real problem is that the major league teams have become globalized, which takes away many of the benefits.
Of course, I still wear my Red Sox ball-cap. Don't know why.
Posted by: Taqiyyologist, Rickrolled by Jesus at April 21, 2021 11:55 AM (OssQ4)
I disagree. Such tribalism is important, because human beings are fundamentally tribal creatures. Local sports teams help to create a sense of shared identity, and games serve as a type of secular ritual which is very valuable for tying a community together.
The real problem is that the major league teams have become globalized, which takes away many of the benefits.
Posted by: Colorado Alex in Exile at April 21, 2021 12:00 PM (jOcSX)
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NBA, NFL, MLB have no idea how difficult it is to acquire new customers, and how INCREDIBLY difficult it is to re-acquire a lost customer.
It's an easy habit to break.
It's an easy habit to break.
Posted by: Not Enough Lampposts at April 21, 2021 12:00 PM (KcWn0)
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Well, I can't watch China Ball anymore because they simply are not woke enough for me yet.
Same with the NFL and MLB, etc.
They need to stop being so racist.
When somebody at work asks me about sports that is my standard answer now.
It doesn't matter what they do, they are still too racist for me.
Push them over the cliff of woke stupidity.
Same with the NFL and MLB, etc.
They need to stop being so racist.
When somebody at work asks me about sports that is my standard answer now.
It doesn't matter what they do, they are still too racist for me.
Push them over the cliff of woke stupidity.
Posted by: Dr. Mongo at April 21, 2021 12:00 PM (ddEp1)
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If a shooter came to my church and I had a chance to stop them or a clear path to escape, I'd definitely be engaging.
I feel the same way about schools, too.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger at April 21, 2021 11:54 AM (YA914)
Well, that is a different scenario from two people I never met stabbing it out on the sidewalk. Or, for that matter, smile-and-wave acquaintance neighbors having it out on the sidewalk.
Not my circus, not my monkeys.
I feel the same way about schools, too.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger at April 21, 2021 11:54 AM (YA914)
Well, that is a different scenario from two people I never met stabbing it out on the sidewalk. Or, for that matter, smile-and-wave acquaintance neighbors having it out on the sidewalk.
Not my circus, not my monkeys.
Posted by: hogmartin at April 21, 2021 12:00 PM (t+qrx)
Posted by: ShainS at April 21, 2021 12:01 PM (CaoQ/)
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I have never been a racist in my many years on this earth, but since they keep telling me I am maybe I'll give it a try.. I'm beyond furious with all this crap
Posted by: It's me donna at April 21, 2021 12:01 PM (Zmnko)
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220 rhomboid, the coming financial crisis will envelop all and I don't see voters wanting to give up their Social Security and Medicare in favor of wealthy individuals being able to deduct their sports ball tickets and boxes. The higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations is coming whether by the left or the right.
The historical example is Great Britain after WWII had to enact almost ruinous taxes in order to support the welfare state and those rates were more or less supported by both Conservatives and Labor when in power. You can also make that argument regarding France during the Fronde uprising and the later French Revolution. The wealthy will be made to pay their share along with their corporate entities.
Because wealthy individuals and corporations appear to control the state now, does not mean that they will continue to in the future.
The historical example is Great Britain after WWII had to enact almost ruinous taxes in order to support the welfare state and those rates were more or less supported by both Conservatives and Labor when in power. You can also make that argument regarding France during the Fronde uprising and the later French Revolution. The wealthy will be made to pay their share along with their corporate entities.
Because wealthy individuals and corporations appear to control the state now, does not mean that they will continue to in the future.
Posted by: whig at April 21, 2021 12:01 PM (pO7gM)
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257 >>>Putin will do as he sees fit in Ukraine. At some point soon, he'll peel it apart or simply seize the whole country, if he feels like it. And he won't be the only one acting like that.
I mean, honestly, who's going to stop him?
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at April 21, 2021 11:59 AM (VWp7G)
Nobody. And I have to say that I don't find myself wanting us to get involved.
I mean, honestly, who's going to stop him?
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at April 21, 2021 11:59 AM (VWp7G)
Nobody. And I have to say that I don't find myself wanting us to get involved.
Posted by: kraken at April 21, 2021 12:01 PM (6Je/Q)
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Putin will do as he sees fit in Ukraine. At some point soon, he'll peel it apart or simply seize the whole country, if he feels like it. And he won't be the only one acting like that.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 21, 2021 11:58 AM (Uh2oA)
Oh well. I mean, I feel bad that we set the wheels for this in motion by trying to stage a coup (we, broadly speaking. the EU was 100% as involved if not moreso than us), but I mean... they fucked up, they trusted us.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 21, 2021 11:58 AM (Uh2oA)
Oh well. I mean, I feel bad that we set the wheels for this in motion by trying to stage a coup (we, broadly speaking. the EU was 100% as involved if not moreso than us), but I mean... they fucked up, they trusted us.
Posted by: Harry Paratestes at April 21, 2021 12:02 PM (UPoLF)
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Hogmartin - doing well brother. You?
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at April 21, 2021 11:57 AM (Kf+h
Quite well, thanks. How's the wife and kids?
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at April 21, 2021 11:57 AM (Kf+h
Quite well, thanks. How's the wife and kids?
Posted by: hogmartin at April 21, 2021 12:02 PM (t+qrx)
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India is undergoing a 2nd wave of covid infection. Despite vaccinations and treatment where people didn't die apparently the covid has mutated and is proceeding to infect others that avoided it before.
Are we in for a 2nd wave? Seems that Vaccination (or what they're calling a vaccination) is not very effective.
Are we in for a 2nd wave? Seems that Vaccination (or what they're calling a vaccination) is not very effective.
Posted by: jakee308 at April 21, 2021 12:02 PM (LS3oW)
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#197 Before kung flu I took a guided tour of Sacramento County's regional turd plant. World's largest.
Totally impressed. Turd neutralization is done entirely with micro-organisms so organic. They make oxygen on site to supercharge the bugs.
The coffee and breakfast before lecture and tour was excellent.
Totally impressed. Turd neutralization is done entirely with micro-organisms so organic. They make oxygen on site to supercharge the bugs.
The coffee and breakfast before lecture and tour was excellent.
Posted by: torabora at April 21, 2021 12:02 PM (cWH3v)
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Second look at the WNBA?
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Posted by: ShainS
I'd rather watch midget soccer, you know, a bunch of cunning runts than watch a bunch of running...
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Posted by: ShainS
I'd rather watch midget soccer, you know, a bunch of cunning runts than watch a bunch of running...
Posted by: The Oregon Trail at April 21, 2021 12:03 PM (OCTRt)
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BLM $1000 sneakers hardest hit.
Posted by: wth at April 21, 2021 12:03 PM (v0R5T)
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I think that most all corporations over a certain size are global in scope and therein lies our problem. They are reacting to American Problems as they would if it was Europe or elsewhere.
And they expect us to go along with it.
And they expect us to go along with it.
Posted by: jakee308 at April 21, 2021 12:03 PM (LS3oW)
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265 I have never been a racist in my many years on this earth, but since they keep telling me I am maybe I'll give it a try.. I'm beyond furious with all this crap
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A M E N!!!!!!
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A M E N!!!!!!
Posted by: dingbat at April 21, 2021 12:03 PM (rNXR7)
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>>> Before kung flu I took a guided tour of Sacramento County's regional turd plant. World's largest.
Totally impressed. Turd neutralization is done entirely with micro-organisms so organic. They make oxygen on site to supercharge the bugs.
The coffee and breakfast before lecture and tour was excellent.
Posted by: torabora at April 21, 2021 12:02 PM (cWH3v)
Mmmm, nutty.
Totally impressed. Turd neutralization is done entirely with micro-organisms so organic. They make oxygen on site to supercharge the bugs.
The coffee and breakfast before lecture and tour was excellent.
Posted by: torabora at April 21, 2021 12:02 PM (cWH3v)
Mmmm, nutty.
Posted by: banana Dream at April 21, 2021 12:04 PM (RS2U1)
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The coffee and breakfast before lecture and tour was excellent.
And everyone thought the links in the comments at the HQ were sketchy..
And everyone thought the links in the comments at the HQ were sketchy..
Posted by: IP at April 21, 2021 12:04 PM (pWrfh)
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I do know that drug use and kung flu infection can be tracked by sampling sewage.
Posted by: torabora at April 21, 2021 12:04 PM (cWH3v)
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>>>Nobody. And I have to say that I don't find myself wanting us to get involved.
Posted by: kraken
Agreed. Sucks for Ukraine, but that's not our problem.
Posted by: kraken
Agreed. Sucks for Ukraine, but that's not our problem.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at April 21, 2021 12:04 PM (VWp7G)
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Donbass is limit of Russian interest in Ukraine, territorially I mean. It's somewhat analogous to Moscow's approach to Georgia since 1991. Though in Ukraine's case, there is the actual ethno-geographic situation in the Donbass where classic irredentism forms a foundation. In Georgia's case, the truly bad situation for Russian ethnics in Abkhazia was more an excuse than a reason - Moscow just can't live without having a very large thumb on the scale in Georgia, going back to before Soviet times.
Donbass is a conventional ethnic irredentist situation, which also serves as a nice lever on Ukraine for more important issues.
Donbass is a conventional ethnic irredentist situation, which also serves as a nice lever on Ukraine for more important issues.
Posted by: rhomboid at April 21, 2021 12:04 PM (OTzUX)
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India is undergoing a 2nd wave of covid infection.
.........
Maybe they should quit bathing in the river.
I denounce myself.
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Maybe they should quit bathing in the river.
I denounce myself.
Posted by: wth at April 21, 2021 12:04 PM (v0R5T)
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Posted by: whig at April 21, 2021 12:01 PM (pO7gM)
Whig, you're acting as if money is real. Britain was in a shitty situation because post- Bretton Woods, they were not the world reserve currency. We were. And guess who owned a bunch of their war bonds and demanded repayment? We did. Shit, we threatened to call their debt over the Suez Canal situation.
I think the US can and will continue on pretending debt doesn't matter. Well, until we can't anymore. But none of us knows when that will happen. One year? Ten years? A hundred years? Who knows?
Whig, you're acting as if money is real. Britain was in a shitty situation because post- Bretton Woods, they were not the world reserve currency. We were. And guess who owned a bunch of their war bonds and demanded repayment? We did. Shit, we threatened to call their debt over the Suez Canal situation.
I think the US can and will continue on pretending debt doesn't matter. Well, until we can't anymore. But none of us knows when that will happen. One year? Ten years? A hundred years? Who knows?
Posted by: Harry Paratestes at April 21, 2021 12:04 PM (UPoLF)
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here is no such thing as "American society" anymore - it's been blasted to pieces and there is nothing but a bunch of fragmented bits and pieces that are at war with each other. Which is why all of the things that once were "unifying experiences" are collapsing like a row of dominos.
Posted by: Tom Servo at April 21, 2021 11:57 AM (trdmm)
What I'm about to say may sound asshole-ish, but bear with me.
American society is fragmented because American WHITES are fragmented.
Upper middle class whites do not live in the same neighborhoods or go to the same schools as normal middle-class whites--let alone lower-middle class, FORGET working class whites and they RARELY intermarry.
50 years ago when I was a lad, my ( Catholic) grammar school served the children of lawyers, a couple doctors, bank presidents, cops and common laborers.
That is unheard of today.
White society is shattered into tiny little pieces and that makes it hard to have any unifying movement for the nation at large.
Posted by: Tom Servo at April 21, 2021 11:57 AM (trdmm)
What I'm about to say may sound asshole-ish, but bear with me.
American society is fragmented because American WHITES are fragmented.
Upper middle class whites do not live in the same neighborhoods or go to the same schools as normal middle-class whites--let alone lower-middle class, FORGET working class whites and they RARELY intermarry.
50 years ago when I was a lad, my ( Catholic) grammar school served the children of lawyers, a couple doctors, bank presidents, cops and common laborers.
That is unheard of today.
White society is shattered into tiny little pieces and that makes it hard to have any unifying movement for the nation at large.
Posted by: JoeF. at April 21, 2021 12:04 PM (HrMC1)
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What puzzles me about MLB and this whole BLM thing - half the friggin' teams are from the Dominican Republic! And three-quarters of them don't speak English! I bet they have no idea what is being pushed on them. Plenty of these players just want to escape from Cuba and play ball.
Posted by: grammie winger at April 21, 2021 12:04 PM (45fpk)
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232 I never thought I would be of the same mind as Noam Chomsky, but I read an essay about him last week. Apparently he also believes loyalty to regional sports teams is frikkin retarded, just like I do. Posted by: Taqiyyologist
Chomsky had allegiances to the cult of Leftism and communism. Sportsball allegiances are much less harmful to society in terms of future bloodletting (among normal fans anyway).
Chomsky had allegiances to the cult of Leftism and communism. Sportsball allegiances are much less harmful to society in terms of future bloodletting (among normal fans anyway).
Posted by: whig at April 21, 2021 12:04 PM (pO7gM)
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You're allowed to use deadly force in defense of another whose life is threatened, for the most part, but, uh ... it's risky. I haven't read Branca's book in a while, but I imagine he said "unless you're 100000% sure that person is about to be killed or seriously maimed, don't get involved"
Because god forbid you shoot someone in defense of a third party and the third party says "I wasn't in fear for my life, I knew he wasn't going to [stab] [shoot] [whatever] me" which, in a politically charged shooting could absolutely happen. Doesn't mean you automatically lose (it's from a reasonable person standpoint), but it doesn't make for an easier case.
Posted by: Harry Paratestes at April 21, 2021 11:57 AM (UPoLF)
I simplified it. If there's any black involved in any way in a life threatening situation that doesn't involve myself or my family, I'm gone.
You're allowed to use deadly force in defense of another whose life is threatened, for the most part, but, uh ... it's risky. I haven't read Branca's book in a while, but I imagine he said "unless you're 100000% sure that person is about to be killed or seriously maimed, don't get involved"
Because god forbid you shoot someone in defense of a third party and the third party says "I wasn't in fear for my life, I knew he wasn't going to [stab] [shoot] [whatever] me" which, in a politically charged shooting could absolutely happen. Doesn't mean you automatically lose (it's from a reasonable person standpoint), but it doesn't make for an easier case.
Posted by: Harry Paratestes at April 21, 2021 11:57 AM (UPoLF)
I simplified it. If there's any black involved in any way in a life threatening situation that doesn't involve myself or my family, I'm gone.
Posted by: Justsayin' at April 21, 2021 12:04 PM (Fs5vw)
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Posted by: jakee308 at April 21, 2021 12:02 PM (LS3oW)
With India's sewage system and hygiene practices I'm surprised every single one of the billion of them hasn't contracted Covid.
With India's sewage system and hygiene practices I'm surprised every single one of the billion of them hasn't contracted Covid.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at April 21, 2021 12:05 PM (2DOZq)
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Is it racist to choose who you associate with on the basis of personal preference? Sounds simple, but I kinda think it's important.
Posted by: kraken at April 21, 2021 12:05 PM (6Je/Q)
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@Breaking911
AOC: "The trampling of racial justice is a cause of climate change because we are allowing folks to deny ourselves human rights..."
https://tinyurl.com/ydo6rwgm
Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?
AOC: "The trampling of racial justice is a cause of climate change because we are allowing folks to deny ourselves human rights..."
https://tinyurl.com/ydo6rwgm
Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?
Posted by: Tami at April 21, 2021 12:05 PM (cF8AT)
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If Russia invaded Ukraine I have a whole of shit that I do not give.
Posted by: blaster at April 21, 2021 12:06 PM (xXwKS)
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AOC: "The trampling of racial justice is a cause of climate change because we are allowing folks to deny ourselves human rights..."
WTF does that even mean?
WTF does that even mean?
Posted by: It's me donna at April 21, 2021 12:06 PM (Zmnko)
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Pile of shit I do not give. Pile.
Posted by: blaster at April 21, 2021 12:06 PM (xXwKS)
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The coffee and breakfast before lecture and tour was excellent.
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Did anyone ask you to please pass the Gray Poop-On?
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Did anyone ask you to please pass the Gray Poop-On?
Posted by: Meade Lux Lewis, Domestic Terrorist at April 21, 2021 12:06 PM (sWM8x)
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Are we in for a 2nd wave? Seems that Vaccination (or what they're calling a vaccination) is not very effective.
Posted by: jakee308 at April 21, 2021 12:02 PM (LS3oW)
You bet your sweet bippy we are!!
Posted by: jakee308 at April 21, 2021 12:02 PM (LS3oW)
You bet your sweet bippy we are!!
Posted by: Fauci - Fuck Your Freedom at April 21, 2021 12:06 PM (jvt6t)
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AOC should tour a turd plant. Wear white.
Posted by: torabora at April 21, 2021 12:06 PM (cWH3v)
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The NBA? Is that still a thing? I stopped watching when they gave Michael Jordan that third step. That's when it ceased to be basketball and started being thugball.
Posted by: tcn in AK, Hail to the Thief at April 21, 2021 12:07 PM (okGHj)
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Posted by: rhomboid at April 21, 2021 12:04 PM (OTzUX)
Russia right now is in a similar situation to Germany post- WWI.
Most countries in Europe are broken down by ethnicities, unlike in North America.
When the borders were drawn post-WWI, a lot of Germanic people lived on the other sides of various borders, and were an ethnic minority in a new country that they never wanted to be a part of. That led to their "countrymen" wanting to "save them."
Same is going on since the fall of the USSR. Lots of ethnic Russians on the "wrong side" of borders.
Russia right now is in a similar situation to Germany post- WWI.
Most countries in Europe are broken down by ethnicities, unlike in North America.
When the borders were drawn post-WWI, a lot of Germanic people lived on the other sides of various borders, and were an ethnic minority in a new country that they never wanted to be a part of. That led to their "countrymen" wanting to "save them."
Same is going on since the fall of the USSR. Lots of ethnic Russians on the "wrong side" of borders.
Posted by: Harry Paratestes at April 21, 2021 12:07 PM (UPoLF)
Posted by: Taqiyyologist, Rickrolled by Jesus at April 21, 2021 12:07 PM (OssQ4)
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Whatever Putin does to make Biden look like the ineffective diseased , decrepit, walking-corpse that he is will dutifully be blamed on Trump "coddling" his Moscow Master
Just watch.
Just watch.
Posted by: JoeF. at April 21, 2021 12:07 PM (HrMC1)
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261 NBA, NFL, MLB have no idea how difficult it is to acquire new customers, and how INCREDIBLY difficult it is to re-acquire a lost customer.
It's an easy habit to break.
Posted by: Not Enough Lampposts at April 21, 2021 12:00 PM (KcWn0)
This.
Businesses go to great lengths (and expense) to get customers, and these idiots go out of their way to piss off the demographic that has the most disposable income.
Pure madness.
It's an easy habit to break.
Posted by: Not Enough Lampposts at April 21, 2021 12:00 PM (KcWn0)
This.
Businesses go to great lengths (and expense) to get customers, and these idiots go out of their way to piss off the demographic that has the most disposable income.
Pure madness.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 21, 2021 12:07 PM (YqDXo)
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Nobody. And I have to say that I don't find myself wanting us to get involved.
Posted by: kraken at April 21, 2021 12:01 PM (6Je/Q)
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Totally. But the possibility used to be enough to moderate things, and that is no longer the case.
I am against any involvement of the US military in any other country. And not because of isolationism, either. I would have no problem with it if I thought we could win a foreign war... but we can't. We lack the political will to carry an invasion through to success, for a variety of reasons, and any foreign involvement would be another waste of blood and treasure that only advances the interests of our enemies to a greater degree than if we just stayed home in the first place.
Nobody. And I have to say that I don't find myself wanting us to get involved.
Posted by: kraken at April 21, 2021 12:01 PM (6Je/Q)
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Totally. But the possibility used to be enough to moderate things, and that is no longer the case.
I am against any involvement of the US military in any other country. And not because of isolationism, either. I would have no problem with it if I thought we could win a foreign war... but we can't. We lack the political will to carry an invasion through to success, for a variety of reasons, and any foreign involvement would be another waste of blood and treasure that only advances the interests of our enemies to a greater degree than if we just stayed home in the first place.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 21, 2021 12:07 PM (Uh2oA)
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@264 - When the WNBA started back in the 90's I watched some interviews with some teams players. Every single one kept talking about how it was great to be a role model for girls and young women, how they were grateful to be able to play the game they loved, and so on. It was so refreshing. I used to watch the NBA back then... NBA players were all about getting their money and getting their respect and F the other player and all the other thug crap. While I don't bother watching either one, I'd rather watch the WNBA than the NBA
Posted by: 496 at April 21, 2021 12:07 PM (U1eOr)
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Stoopid sock off.
Posted by: rickb223 at April 21, 2021 12:08 PM (OCTRt)
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With the collapse of the Millionaire Ball Dribblers Club, I hope the next victim to take it in the shorts is Nike.
The main reason their company is as large as it is due to selling vastly overpriced shoes to idiots who bought them mainly because they were in an advertisement alongside some cretin who moves his lips when he reads.
The main reason their company is as large as it is due to selling vastly overpriced shoes to idiots who bought them mainly because they were in an advertisement alongside some cretin who moves his lips when he reads.
Posted by: Azathoth at April 21, 2021 12:08 PM (f8/eO)
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AOC: "The trampling of racial justice is a cause of climate change because we are allowing folks to deny ourselves human rights..."
"I think we're all indebted to AOC Johnson for clearly stating what needed to be said. I'm particularly glad that these lovely children were here today to hear that speech. Not only was it authentic word salad gibberish, it expressed a courage little seen in this day and age."
--Howard Johnson
"I think we're all indebted to AOC Johnson for clearly stating what needed to be said. I'm particularly glad that these lovely children were here today to hear that speech. Not only was it authentic word salad gibberish, it expressed a courage little seen in this day and age."
--Howard Johnson
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at April 21, 2021 12:08 PM (KZzsI)
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Because god forbid you shoot someone in defense of a third party and the third party says "I wasn't in fear for my life, I knew he wasn't going to [stab] [shoot] [whatever] me" which, in a politically charged shooting could absolutely happen. Doesn't mean you automatically lose (it's from a reasonable person standpoint), but it doesn't make for an easier case.
Posted by: Harry Paratestes at April 21, 2021 11:57 AM (UPoLF)
Wyatt Earp - how often do victims in a domestic disturbance call the cops and then get pissed off when they arrest the attacker? Honest question - not trying to make a point, just interested in the data point.
Posted by: Harry Paratestes at April 21, 2021 11:57 AM (UPoLF)
Wyatt Earp - how often do victims in a domestic disturbance call the cops and then get pissed off when they arrest the attacker? Honest question - not trying to make a point, just interested in the data point.
Posted by: hogmartin at April 21, 2021 12:08 PM (t+qrx)
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@301 - Maybe if we just lead from behind...
Posted by: 496 at April 21, 2021 12:08 PM (U1eOr)
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This just in: NFL, NBA, and MLB now accept EBT cards.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 21, 2021 12:08 PM (YqDXo)
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The resistance is also disgusted at not just policy but the leaders egos are dirty.
Posted by: humphreyrobot at April 21, 2021 12:08 PM (EFCBR)
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fuck basketball
Posted by: Rick in SK at April 21, 2021 12:08 PM (FZYNt)
Posted by: Carl Spackler, pool cleanser at April 21, 2021 12:08 PM (aRD+5)
Posted by: It's me donna at April 21, 2021 12:09 PM (Zmnko)
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CLIMATE CHANGE SHIT MY PANTS!
Posted by: Joey Badfingers at April 21, 2021 12:09 PM (OssQ4)
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I know I haven't watched a game of MLB this year, one because I hate the owner of my team (broke ass rickets) and two, that all star game bullshit really soured me on them.
I just don't know if the sane metrics matter in an insane world. The woke people who run the TV stations will still pay the woke sports leagues, whether people watch or not, because it's religious with these people. The woke hedgies won't care and will continue to invest, again, because it's religioun to these people.
I just don't know if the sane metrics matter in an insane world. The woke people who run the TV stations will still pay the woke sports leagues, whether people watch or not, because it's religious with these people. The woke hedgies won't care and will continue to invest, again, because it's religioun to these people.
Posted by: DJ3Way at April 21, 2021 12:09 PM (bhPL1)
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>>>Whatever Putin does to make Biden look like the ineffective diseased , decrepit, walking-corpse that he is will dutifully be blamed on Trump "coddling" his Moscow Master
It'll probably be the end of Biden's Ukraine money, though. They won't be happy he turned their backs on them.
It'll probably be the end of Biden's Ukraine money, though. They won't be happy he turned their backs on them.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at April 21, 2021 12:09 PM (VWp7G)
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AOC: "The trampling of racial justice is a cause of climate change because we are allowing folks to deny ourselves human rights..."
Huh?
Huh?
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 21, 2021 12:09 PM (YqDXo)
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While I don't bother watching either one, I'd rather watch the WNBA than the NBA
While they are really dull to watch, the few WNBA games I saw were actual basketball, with set plays, teamwork, and actual basketball rather than crash the boards with anyone blocking the star being called for traveling, or to jam or set up a three.
While they are really dull to watch, the few WNBA games I saw were actual basketball, with set plays, teamwork, and actual basketball rather than crash the boards with anyone blocking the star being called for traveling, or to jam or set up a three.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at April 21, 2021 12:10 PM (KZzsI)
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Nood - the F.B.Fuckin.I privately classified James Hodgkinson's assassination attempt on the Repub baseball team in 2017 as a "suicide by cop".
Fuckers. Defund and fire all the lot. Too bad it won't ever happen.
Fuckers. Defund and fire all the lot. Too bad it won't ever happen.
Posted by: Thrawn at April 21, 2021 12:10 PM (dJmIF)
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@Breaking911
AOC: "The trampling of racial justice is a cause of climate change because we are allowing folks to deny ourselves human rights..."
Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?
Posted by: Tami at April 21, 2021 12:05 PM
Representative Ocasio-Cortez, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your brief, incoherent statement, were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in the country is now dumber for having listened to it. I award yo no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.
AOC: "The trampling of racial justice is a cause of climate change because we are allowing folks to deny ourselves human rights..."
Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?
Posted by: Tami at April 21, 2021 12:05 PM
Representative Ocasio-Cortez, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your brief, incoherent statement, were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in the country is now dumber for having listened to it. I award yo no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 21, 2021 12:10 PM (m+jkK)
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AOC: "The trampling of racial justice is a cause of climate change because we are allowing folks to deny ourselves human rights..."
Can anyone translate that to English?
Can anyone translate that to English?
Posted by: rickb223 at April 21, 2021 12:10 PM (OCTRt)
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282 Harry, probably less than a decade away. Money is only as real as any other institution that people believe in, when it quits being accepted by others at the dictated government rate is when the value of the fiat currency equals nearly zero. It is no different in a way versus boundaries on a map--accepted by people until it is not. Eventually rectification always occurs.
The current cryptocurrency surge offers one way, baskets of currency under the IMF another, and some other trading giant, like China supplanting the current system is in the cards.
It is given the rest of the world resents and dislikes the US using its reserve currency status to throw around its weight, just as we did during the era of the British pound. So the question is what will replace the dollar and when, rather than the its future replacement as reserve currency.
The current cryptocurrency surge offers one way, baskets of currency under the IMF another, and some other trading giant, like China supplanting the current system is in the cards.
It is given the rest of the world resents and dislikes the US using its reserve currency status to throw around its weight, just as we did during the era of the British pound. So the question is what will replace the dollar and when, rather than the its future replacement as reserve currency.
Posted by: whig at April 21, 2021 12:10 PM (pO7gM)
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I wouldn't be surprised to see the media put out some story talking about their sudden realization that the majority of the league is black, but the majority of the country is white, and since ratings are down, it's all because of racist whitey.
Posted by: Mainah at April 21, 2021 12:10 PM (60SMO)
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Totally impressed. Turd neutralization is done entirely with micro-organisms so organic. They make oxygen on site to supercharge the bugs.
The coffee and breakfast before lecture and tour was excellent.
Posted by: torabora at April 21, 2021 12:02 PM (cWH3v)
When I was a young architect, one of my glamour jobs was remodeling a sewage treatment plant. At the first site visit, I noticed a floating ring on the railing next to one of the "ponds" with a sign that said "Swim at your own risk."
The coffee and breakfast before lecture and tour was excellent.
Posted by: torabora at April 21, 2021 12:02 PM (cWH3v)
When I was a young architect, one of my glamour jobs was remodeling a sewage treatment plant. At the first site visit, I noticed a floating ring on the railing next to one of the "ponds" with a sign that said "Swim at your own risk."
Posted by: tcn in AK, Hail to the Thief at April 21, 2021 12:11 PM (okGHj)
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I could see the military/political situation in Crimea get to the point where the government in Ukraine might ask "The Big Guy" for some help.
Or they might be forced to tell what they know about him, his family and all that graft. Not that it would get any play here...
Or they might be forced to tell what they know about him, his family and all that graft. Not that it would get any play here...
Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 21, 2021 12:11 PM (3H9h1)
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So we sent two naval vessels to the Black Sea, then have them turn around before they even get there. Bravura performance. Meh. They prolly woulda collided into each other anyway.
Posted by: Jak Sucio at April 21, 2021 12:11 PM (jvt6t)
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We're at that stumbling, flailing point where the left is trying to figure out how to set up a message for "climate change" but can't work out the way to connect racism, social "justice" and global warming into a coherent whole.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at April 21, 2021 12:11 PM (KZzsI)
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IPspouse was a complete MN Vikings fan until last year. We'd go to MN for games a couple times a season to the tune of 3-4K in spent money a year.
She's not even missing it now. She laughs that we still have rodeos, truck pulls, and dirt track racing to go see.
She's not even missing it now. She laughs that we still have rodeos, truck pulls, and dirt track racing to go see.
Posted by: IP at April 21, 2021 12:12 PM (pWrfh)
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The ethnographic situation in Donbass is both "natural" and a bit Stalin-era artificial, but it's real, and as I just said Moscow's interest is probably limited to scratching that limited itch, and in the process increasing leverage over Kiev for things that are more important, like energy and $$.
I should try to find Putin's address to the Duma online. He speaks clearly, can sometimes follow what he says without missing much.
I should try to find Putin's address to the Duma online. He speaks clearly, can sometimes follow what he says without missing much.
Posted by: rhomboid at April 21, 2021 12:12 PM (OTzUX)
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It's just...this concept of educating your audience is such...self flattery. Many of these NBA guys barely finished high school. Show a little bit of humility. Just a smidge.
With comics...sheesh - you inherited this incredible industry from giants who toiled their whole lives to build it up. Then you just crap all over it....
With comics...sheesh - you inherited this incredible industry from giants who toiled their whole lives to build it up. Then you just crap all over it....
Posted by: Inspector kemp at April 21, 2021 12:12 PM (EwPKb)
Posted by: humphreyrobot at April 21, 2021 12:12 PM (EFCBR)
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The woke people who run the TV stations will still pay the woke sports leagues, whether people watch or not, because it's religious with these people. The woke hedgies won't care and will continue to invest, again, because it's religioun to these people.
Posted by: DJ3Way at April 21, 2021 12:09 PM (bhPL1)
You left out the most important part of the equation: advertisers. They're the ones who pay the TV networks who pay the woke sports leagues who pay the retards who play in those leagues.
If/when advertisers realize that they're not reaching the most desirable demographics, it'll be SHTF time.
Posted by: DJ3Way at April 21, 2021 12:09 PM (bhPL1)
You left out the most important part of the equation: advertisers. They're the ones who pay the TV networks who pay the woke sports leagues who pay the retards who play in those leagues.
If/when advertisers realize that they're not reaching the most desirable demographics, it'll be SHTF time.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 21, 2021 12:12 PM (YqDXo)
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Ammo. I need more ammo!
Posted by: Bill Foster at April 21, 2021 12:12 PM (GkW7f)
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It won't work for China either. China will never allow a foreign anything to become cultural powerhouse. The NBA will die and players will play *in* China.
Site their arenas in the midst of seas of dozens of ad hoc toxic metals reclamation enterprises, please, to get the "Real China (TM)" experience.
It won't work for China either. China will never allow a foreign anything to become cultural powerhouse. The NBA will die and players will play *in* China.
Site their arenas in the midst of seas of dozens of ad hoc toxic metals reclamation enterprises, please, to get the "Real China (TM)" experience.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at April 21, 2021 12:12 PM (pNxlR)
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I did watch a lot of the NCAA games this year. Not because I particularly love basketball, but because I watch it with my Dad. I'm not such an asshole about it as I might seem. NCAA kids are more fun to watch than NBA by a long shot, too.
Posted by: Taqiyyologist, Rickrolled by Jesus at April 21, 2021 12:13 PM (OssQ4)
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Well, that is a different scenario from two people I never met stabbing it out on the sidewalk. Or, for that matter, smile-and-wave acquaintance neighbors having it out on the sidewalk.
Not my circus, not my monkeys.
Posted by: hogmartin at April 21, 2021 12:00 PM (t+qrx)
Does this violate the "must render aid" laws?
Out of curiosity, not trying to be a dickwad.
Well, that is a different scenario from two people I never met stabbing it out on the sidewalk. Or, for that matter, smile-and-wave acquaintance neighbors having it out on the sidewalk.
Not my circus, not my monkeys.
Posted by: hogmartin at April 21, 2021 12:00 PM (t+qrx)
Does this violate the "must render aid" laws?
Out of curiosity, not trying to be a dickwad.
Posted by: Sponge - Saying Ashli Babbitt at April 21, 2021 12:13 PM (IXZGh)
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at April 21, 2021 12:14 PM (pNxlR)
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322 I wouldn't be surprised to see the media put out some story talking about their sudden realization that the majority of the league is black, but the majority of the country is white, and since ratings are down, it's all because of racist whitey.
Posted by: Mainah at April 21, 2021 12:10 PM (60SMO)
I think that that's a given.
Posted by: Mainah at April 21, 2021 12:10 PM (60SMO)
I think that that's a given.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 21, 2021 12:14 PM (YqDXo)
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AOC: "The trampling of racial justice is a cause of climate change because we are allowing folks to deny ourselves human rights..."
WTF does that even mean?
She ordered the word salad.
WTF does that even mean?
She ordered the word salad.
Posted by: Blanco Basura - moronhorde.com. Serving all Americans, even the Neanderthals. at April 21, 2021 12:15 PM (SchxB)
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Does insurance pay $1000/pair for those BLM Nikes that get looted/liberated during the riots/protests? ... Whitey must pay ... but do they pay retail? heh
Posted by: illiniwek at April 21, 2021 12:15 PM (Cus5s)
340
Just passing through.
Posted by: D-Fens at April 21, 2021 12:16 PM (GkW7f)
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The NBA - what I miss was team ball. How it used to be a chess match between the two teams, between the coaches. It was intellectually thrilling.
Now it's all about the big play, the superstar. Meh. not interested.
Now it's all about the big play, the superstar. Meh. not interested.
Posted by: Inspector kemp at April 21, 2021 12:16 PM (EwPKb)
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unh hunh
Gretchen Whitmer, 49, said the trip was to 'check-in' on her father who is suffering from chronic illness: 'It was certainly not spring break.'
Gretchen Whitmer, 49, said the trip was to 'check-in' on her father who is suffering from chronic illness: 'It was certainly not spring break.'
Posted by: will choose a nic later at April 21, 2021 12:16 PM (bTQ72)
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Does insurance pay $1000/pair for those BLM Nikes that get looted/liberated during the riots/protests? ... Whitey must pay ... but do they pay retail? heh
Posted by: illiniwek at April 21, 2021 12:15 PM (Cus5s)
No money to the store, but it's fine. They have 200 years of destruction, mayhem and theft to make up for, you know.
Posted by: illiniwek at April 21, 2021 12:15 PM (Cus5s)
No money to the store, but it's fine. They have 200 years of destruction, mayhem and theft to make up for, you know.
Posted by: Sponge - Saying Ashli Babbitt at April 21, 2021 12:16 PM (IXZGh)
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NOOD -- the Eff Bee Eye is filled to overflowing with lying sacks of shit.
NOOD -- the Eff Bee Eye is filled to overflowing with lying sacks of shit.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at April 21, 2021 12:17 PM (pNxlR)
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Gretchen Whitmer, 49, said the trip was to 'check-in' on her father who is suffering from chronic illness: 'It was certainly not spring break.'
Posted by: will choose a nic later at April 21, 2021 12:16 PM (bTQ72)
Which matters because her edict allows "check ins" right?
Posted by: will choose a nic later at April 21, 2021 12:16 PM (bTQ72)
Which matters because her edict allows "check ins" right?
Posted by: blaster at April 21, 2021 12:17 PM (xXwKS)
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@Breaking911
NEW: BLM says that Biden is sending more military equipment to Black neighborhoods than Trump did, says Biden is terrorizing the Black community more than Trump
https://tinyurl.com/yf2ey2uc
NEW: BLM says that Biden is sending more military equipment to Black neighborhoods than Trump did, says Biden is terrorizing the Black community more than Trump
https://tinyurl.com/yf2ey2uc
Posted by: Tami at April 21, 2021 12:17 PM (cF8AT)
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331 Deplorable Jay Guevara,
Arguably, that has already happened, the problem is that marketing has been captured by virtue signalers SJW types and increasingly the rates paid by advertising to like minded organizations trumps any attempt at actually weighing whether the ads work. This is apparently true particularly regarding online ads.
Arguably, that has already happened, the problem is that marketing has been captured by virtue signalers SJW types and increasingly the rates paid by advertising to like minded organizations trumps any attempt at actually weighing whether the ads work. This is apparently true particularly regarding online ads.
Posted by: whig at April 21, 2021 12:17 PM (pO7gM)
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I think the US can and will continue on pretending debt doesn't matter.
Well, until we can't anymore. But none of us knows when that will
happen. One year? Ten years? A hundred years? Who knows?
Most Fiat money (world dominator, world currency or whatever you choose to call it) lasts 80-110 years and done. They have a nice article and graph on that here https://tinyurl.com/55cd4j4r We are near 80, very long in the tooth, no? Posted by: Harry Paratestes
Well, until we can't anymore. But none of us knows when that will
happen. One year? Ten years? A hundred years? Who knows?
Most Fiat money (world dominator, world currency or whatever you choose to call it) lasts 80-110 years and done. They have a nice article and graph on that here https://tinyurl.com/55cd4j4r We are near 80, very long in the tooth, no? Posted by: Harry Paratestes
Posted by: The Walking Dude at April 21, 2021 12:17 PM (cCxiu)
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For some reason, I'm reminded of my M249 training when I was an Army SAW gunner *koff koff* years ago. You time a perfect 10-15 round burst by chanting "Die Motherfucker Die".
Odd how that just popped into my head from so many years ago....
Posted by: IllTemperedCur
Thank you for your service:
https://tinyurl.com/Die-Mfer-Die-M249-SAW
Odd how that just popped into my head from so many years ago....
Posted by: IllTemperedCur
Thank you for your service:
https://tinyurl.com/Die-Mfer-Die-M249-SAW
Posted by: Sharkman at April 21, 2021 12:17 PM (O033+)
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Gretchen Whitmer, 49, said the trip was to 'check-in' on her father who is suffering from chronic illness: 'It was certainly not spring break.'
Posted by: will choose a nic later at April 21, 2021 12:16 PM (bTQ72)
I don't give a fuck, cuunt. No one else can visit their dying relatives that YOU'RE MURDERING in YOUR STATE. Your father can fuck off in that regard. Elitist cuuntbag.
Gretchen Whitmer, 49, said the trip was to 'check-in' on her father who is suffering from chronic illness: 'It was certainly not spring break.'
Posted by: will choose a nic later at April 21, 2021 12:16 PM (bTQ72)
I don't give a fuck, cuunt. No one else can visit their dying relatives that YOU'RE MURDERING in YOUR STATE. Your father can fuck off in that regard. Elitist cuuntbag.
Posted by: Sponge - Saying Ashli Babbitt at April 21, 2021 12:18 PM (IXZGh)
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Does this violate the "must render aid" laws?
Out of curiosity, not trying to be a dickwad.
Posted by: Sponge - Saying Ashli Babbitt at April 21, 2021 12:13 PM (IXZGh)
The only one that comes to mind (aside from maritime) is if you are already an involved party in a vehicle collision. If there's a law obligating me to intervene in a violent confrontation between two other parties, I've never heard of it.
Out of curiosity, not trying to be a dickwad.
Posted by: Sponge - Saying Ashli Babbitt at April 21, 2021 12:13 PM (IXZGh)
The only one that comes to mind (aside from maritime) is if you are already an involved party in a vehicle collision. If there's a law obligating me to intervene in a violent confrontation between two other parties, I've never heard of it.
Posted by: hogmartin at April 21, 2021 12:18 PM (t+qrx)
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259 The new regime here tells us to be "a good witness" if we see a crime while off-duty. It's a veiled attempt at saying, "If you intervene off-duty, you'll be investigated."
Fine by me.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at April 21, 2021 11:46 AM (VWp7G)
I would be as good a witness as the locals are.
Posted by: Taqiyyologist
I din see shit.
Posted by: The Oregon Trail at April 21, 2021 11:59 AM (OCTRt)
I practice this at work. Management holds no individual accountable for what they do, but tells us it is a shared responsibility and if we see something we should take care of it ourselves. Amazing how little you see when you train yourself correctly.
Fine by me.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at April 21, 2021 11:46 AM (VWp7G)
I would be as good a witness as the locals are.
Posted by: Taqiyyologist
I din see shit.
Posted by: The Oregon Trail at April 21, 2021 11:59 AM (OCTRt)
I practice this at work. Management holds no individual accountable for what they do, but tells us it is a shared responsibility and if we see something we should take care of it ourselves. Amazing how little you see when you train yourself correctly.
Posted by: Bete at April 21, 2021 12:18 PM (Ojki1)
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AOC: "The trampling of racial justice is a cause of climate change because we are allowing folks to deny ourselves human rights..."
Can anyone translate that to English?
Posted by: rickb223 at April 21, 2021 12:10 PM (OCTRt)
........
It makes more sense in the original Esperanto.
Can anyone translate that to English?
Posted by: rickb223 at April 21, 2021 12:10 PM (OCTRt)
........
It makes more sense in the original Esperanto.
Posted by: wth at April 21, 2021 12:19 PM (v0R5T)
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If Russia invades Ukraine I say we mount a rescue mission to bring all those hot Ukrainian models over here. I will volunteer to sponsor a couple. Give them shelter and take care of them, teach them American customs like oral sex and such.
Posted by: Xipe Totec at April 21, 2021 12:19 PM (o2MD2)
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For whatever its faults, the Internet is a great time waster. Even if you for some reason you really, really enjoy watching pituitary cases run around in shorts and tank tops chasing balls, the Internet provides many such opportunities to satisfy such cravings that don't involve watching cable TV for several hours straight.
Posted by: The Ghost of Pandemic Present at April 21, 2021 12:21 PM (dYe5S)
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>>Of course, I still wear my Red Sox ball-cap. Don't know why.
Because it goes so well with your hoodie-and-wool overcoat ensemble?
Because it goes so well with your hoodie-and-wool overcoat ensemble?
Posted by: Lizzy at April 21, 2021 12:21 PM (bDqIh)
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>>AOC: "The trampling of racial justice is a cause of climate change because we are allowing folks to deny ourselves human rights..."
Translations: "I need to make my Green New Deal Intersectional"
Translations: "I need to make my Green New Deal Intersectional"
Posted by: Lizzy at April 21, 2021 12:22 PM (bDqIh)
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I can't stop watching the NBA! I just love watching black men run around in shorts playing with balls! But if they come for my guns I'll totally fight back to my dying breath -- unless there's a Knicks game on!
Posted by: Phil from Syracuse, TrueCon at April 21, 2021 12:41 PM (po5ZZ)
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A few minor things I noticed about NBA games (mainly by channel-surfing and then moving on):
1) Their uniform designs really suck suddenly: uninspired garbage, looking like cheap rec-league jerseys in many cases. Some teams have changed to particularly ugly color combinations and logos as well (e.g. the Utah Jazz's logo looks like a soulless 1970s relic). My gut reaction was "who cares, this looks cheap."
2) Not enough focus on team vs. team, too much focus on individual performance from stars. This is exacerbated by the NBA allowing the top stars to all sign with the same team. That flies in the face of what their salary cap is supposed to do, namely prevent particularly rich teams from hoarding all the elite talent Steinbrenner-style.
3) Game quality has gone downhill ever since teams decided that drafting Kobe out of high school was the thing to do. Too many players have subpar fundamentals and/or teamwork skills entering the league. This often doesn't get fixed because dunking is too easy and 3-pointers are too easy, so rather than develop skills, the rest of the game goes in the toilet.
1) Their uniform designs really suck suddenly: uninspired garbage, looking like cheap rec-league jerseys in many cases. Some teams have changed to particularly ugly color combinations and logos as well (e.g. the Utah Jazz's logo looks like a soulless 1970s relic). My gut reaction was "who cares, this looks cheap."
2) Not enough focus on team vs. team, too much focus on individual performance from stars. This is exacerbated by the NBA allowing the top stars to all sign with the same team. That flies in the face of what their salary cap is supposed to do, namely prevent particularly rich teams from hoarding all the elite talent Steinbrenner-style.
3) Game quality has gone downhill ever since teams decided that drafting Kobe out of high school was the thing to do. Too many players have subpar fundamentals and/or teamwork skills entering the league. This often doesn't get fixed because dunking is too easy and 3-pointers are too easy, so rather than develop skills, the rest of the game goes in the toilet.
Posted by: They Can't Have My French Fries at April 21, 2021 12:43 PM (+rKKZ)
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Chinee virus!
Someone mentioned Arktoons (and in another thread Voxday). Ive read some of his cartoons and they are pretty good.
As for Vox, he has his good days. And his bad days. He was a huge believer in the whole Q-anon craziness - he was the second place I saw it and he was no more convincing than a good buddy of mine. And he never admits he is wrong, which is the worst thing about him (but that goes with his Never Apologize book, so I suppose its consistent).
Too bad about DC and Marvel. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier has turned into a woke mess. I look forward to the Critical Drinkers review.
Hoping my namesake will be better!
Someone mentioned Arktoons (and in another thread Voxday). Ive read some of his cartoons and they are pretty good.
As for Vox, he has his good days. And his bad days. He was a huge believer in the whole Q-anon craziness - he was the second place I saw it and he was no more convincing than a good buddy of mine. And he never admits he is wrong, which is the worst thing about him (but that goes with his Never Apologize book, so I suppose its consistent).
Too bad about DC and Marvel. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier has turned into a woke mess. I look forward to the Critical Drinkers review.
Hoping my namesake will be better!
Posted by: Loki, the Original Chinee Virus at April 21, 2021 12:56 PM (KqiMr)
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6 But who will lead us in out times of moral doubt if Marc Cuban isn't around? -A question noone will ever ask.
Waiting for the Shark Tank episode where Adam Silver comes on and begs for help with his soon-to-be bankrupt business.
Waiting for the Shark Tank episode where Adam Silver comes on and begs for help with his soon-to-be bankrupt business.
Posted by: stu-mick-o-sucks at April 21, 2021 01:11 PM (w9Wax)
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#126 thanks!
Posted by: rcocean at April 21, 2021 01:24 PM (evE25)
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"Swish" - the sound the NBA ratings make as they circle the drain.
Posted by: MaDuece at April 21, 2021 01:29 PM (0dmP2)
Posted by: Proud Moderate at April 21, 2021 01:29 PM (T06Ld)
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Comics is worse than that. There is a group of feminists that meet in private to attempt to fire writers and executives who they disagree with. One of them got a writer fired, and his brother is head of DC Comics, and he recently canceled her hiring to DC in retaliation.
Posted by: MikeN at April 21, 2021 03:04 PM (o/eHL)
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whig - confusulated here - I wasn't talking about America's fatal "advantage" (global reserve currency + still least insecure banking/legal system
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The US has arguably one of the most corrupt legal systems in the OECD. New York has a very bad reputation with foreign corporations.
So kinda LMAO at your claim.
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The US has arguably one of the most corrupt legal systems in the OECD. New York has a very bad reputation with foreign corporations.
So kinda LMAO at your claim.
Posted by: Rudyard Kippers at April 21, 2021 06:37 PM (ewIuJ)
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NYT Headlines Spinning Bush's Jobs Boom
Things People Are More Likely to Say Than "Did You Hear What Al Franken Said Yesterday?"
Signs that Paul Krugman Has Lost His Frickin' Mind
All-Time Best NBA Players, According to Senator Robert Byrd
Other Bad Things About the Jews, According to the Koran
Signs That David Letterman Just Doesn't Care Anymore
Examples of Bob Kerrey's Insufferable Racial Jackassery
Signs Andy Rooney Is Going Senile
Other Judgments Dick Clarke Made About Condi Rice Based on Her Appearance
Collective Names for Groups of People
John Kerry's Other Vietnam Super-Pets
Cool Things About the XM8 Assault Rifle
Media-Approved Facts About the Democrat Spy
Changes to Make Christianity More "Inclusive"
Secret John Kerry Senatorial Accomplishments
John Edwards Campaign Excuses
John Kerry Pick-Up Lines
Changes Liberal Senator George Michell Will Make at Disney
Torments in Dog-Hell
Greatest Hitjobs
The Ace of Spades HQ Sex-for-Money Skankathon
A D&D Guide to the Democratic Candidates
Margaret Cho: Just Not Funny
More Margaret Cho Abuse
Margaret Cho: Still Not Funny
Iraqi Prisoner Claims He Was Raped... By Woman
Wonkette Announces "Morning Zoo" Format
John Kerry's "Plan" Causes Surrender of Moqtada al-Sadr's Militia
World Muslim Leaders Apologize for Nick Berg's Beheading
Michael Moore Goes on Lunchtime Manhattan Death-Spree
Milestone: Oliver Willis Posts 400th "Fake News Article" Referencing Britney Spears
Liberal Economists Rue a "New Decade of Greed"
Artificial Insouciance: Maureen Dowd's Word Processor Revolts Against Her Numbing Imbecility
Intelligence Officials Eye Blogs for Tips
They Done Found Us Out, Cletus: Intrepid Internet Detective Figures Out Our Master Plan
Shock: Josh Marshall Almost Mentions Sarin Discovery in Iraq
Leather-Clad Biker Freaks Terrorize Australian Town
When Clinton Was President, Torture Was Cool
What Wonkette Means When She Explains What Tina Brown Means
Wonkette's Stand-Up Act
Wankette HQ Gay-Rumors Du Jour
Here's What's Bugging Me: Goose and Slider
My Own Micah Wright Style Confession of Dishonesty
Outraged "Conservatives" React to the FMA
An On-Line Impression of Dennis Miller Having Sex with a Kodiak Bear
The Story the Rightwing Media Refuses to Report!
Our Lunch with David "Glengarry Glen Ross" Mamet
The House of Love: Paul Krugman
A Michael Moore Mystery (TM)
The Dowd-O-Matic!
Liberal Consistency and Other Myths
Kepler's Laws of Liberal Media Bias
John Kerry-- The Splunge! Candidate
"Divisive" Politics & "Attacks on Patriotism" (very long)
The Donkey ("The Raven" parody)
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